Arcadia Public School vs Middle Dural Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Arcadia Public School
Arcadia · Government primary · K-6
60 students · ICSEA 1065
Middle Dural Public School
Middle Dural · Government primary · K-6
31 students · ICSEA 1007
| Measure | Arcadia Public School Arcadia NSW | Middle Dural Public School Middle Dural NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 60 | 31 |
| Girls / boys | 27 / 33 | 14 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1007 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 2.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 1.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 10% |
| Suburb | Arcadia 2159 | Middle Dural 2158 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | arcadia-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | middledura-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Arcadia Public School scores higher on the Success Index (64.4 vs 48.3).
- •Arcadia Public School has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Middle Dural Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.0).
- •Arcadia Public School is the larger school with 60 students compared with 31.
- •Middle Dural Public School has grown faster over five years (-18% vs -30%).
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 Arcadia Public School better than Middle Dural Public School?
On the Success Index, Arcadia Public School ranks higher (64.4 vs 48.3 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 Arcadia Public School and Middle Dural Public School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Arcadia and Middle Dural in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Arcadia Public School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Middle Dural Public School has 11.1.
How do Arcadia Public School and Middle Dural Public School rank in NSW?
Arcadia Public School is unranked and Middle Dural Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.