Macquarie Primary School vs St Matthew's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Macquarie Primary School
Macquarie · Government primary · K-6
291 students · ICSEA 1070
St Matthew's Primary School
Page · Catholic primary · K-6
332 students · ICSEA 1085
| Measure | Macquarie Primary School Macquarie ACT | St Matthew's Primary School Page ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #56 of 80 | #51 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #1357 of 4,908 | #1253 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 291 | 332 |
| Girls / boys | 139 / 152 | 163 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1070 | 1085 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.2 | 20.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 5% |
| Suburb | Macquarie 2614 | Page 2614 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.macquarieps.act.edu.au/ | www.stmattsps.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.5 vs 66.2).
- •St Matthew's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 1070), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Macquarie Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.5).
- •St Matthew's Primary School is the larger school with 332 students compared with 291.
- •St Matthew's Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -5%).
- •Macquarie Primary School is a government school while St Matthew's Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Macquarie Primary School better than St Matthew's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Matthew's Primary School ranks higher (67.5 vs 66.2 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Macquarie Primary School and St Matthew's Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Macquarie and Page in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Macquarie Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Matthew's Primary School has 16.5.
How do Macquarie Primary School and St Matthew's Primary School rank in ACT?
Macquarie Primary School is 56th of 80 and St Matthew's Primary School is 51st of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.