Aberdeen Public School vs Muswellbrook Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 10 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
Muswellbrook Public School
Muswellbrook · Government primary · K-6
422 students · ICSEA 913
| Measure | Aberdeen Public School Aberdeen NSW | Muswellbrook Public School Muswellbrook NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1574 of 1,619 | #1612 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4751 of 4,908 | #4880 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 151 | 422 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 86 | 226 / 196 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 890 | 913 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 24.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 28% |
| Suburb | Aberdeen 2336 | Muswellbrook 2333 |
| Council area | Upper Hunter | Muswellbrook |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | aberdeen-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | muswellbro-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Aberdeen Public School scores higher on the Success Index (20.5 vs 16.1).
- •Muswellbrook Public School has the higher ICSEA (913 vs 890), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aberdeen Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.1).
- •Muswellbrook Public School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 151.
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 Muswellbrook Public School?
On the Success Index, Aberdeen Public School ranks higher (20.5 vs 16.1 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 Muswellbrook Public School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Aberdeen and Muswellbrook 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 Muswellbrook Public School has 17.1.
How do Aberdeen Public School and Muswellbrook Public School rank in NSW?
Aberdeen Public School is 1574th of 1,619 and Muswellbrook Public School is 1612th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.