Aberdeen Public School vs Frederickton Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 227 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aberdeen Public School
Aberdeen · Government primary · K-6
151 students · ICSEA 890
Frederickton Public School
Frederickton · Government primary · K-6
130 students · ICSEA 890
| Measure | Aberdeen Public School Aberdeen NSW | Frederickton Public School Frederickton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1574 of 1,619 | #1454 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4751 of 4,908 | #4442 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 151 | 130 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 86 | 69 / 61 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 890 | 890 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 10.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 35% |
| Suburb | Aberdeen 2336 | Frederickton 2440 |
| Council area | Upper Hunter | Kempsey |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | aberdeen-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | frederick-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Frederickton Public School scores higher on the Success Index (25.8 vs 20.5).
- •Frederickton Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.1).
- •Aberdeen Public School is the larger school with 151 students compared with 130.
- •Frederickton Public School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -21%).
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 Aberdeen Public School better than Frederickton Public School?
On the Success Index, Frederickton Public School ranks higher (25.8 vs 20.5 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 Aberdeen Public School and Frederickton Public School?
About 227 km in a straight line, between Aberdeen and Frederickton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aberdeen Public School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Frederickton Public School has 12.9.
How do Aberdeen Public School and Frederickton Public School rank in NSW?
Aberdeen Public School is 1574th of 1,619 and Frederickton Public School is 1454th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.