Argenton Public School vs Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 119 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Argenton Public School
Argenton · Government primary · K-6
46 students · ICSEA 934
Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School
Matraville · Government primary · P-6
114 students · ICSEA 934
| Measure | Argenton Public School Argenton NSW | Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School Matraville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1291 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4002 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 46 | 114 |
| Girls / boys | 21 / 25 | 60 / 54 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 934 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 10.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.3 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 29% |
| Suburb | Argenton 2284 | Matraville 2036 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | argenton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | matravilss-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School scores higher on the Success Index (31.7 vs 29.9).
- •Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.9).
- •Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School is the larger school with 114 students compared with 46.
- •Argenton Public School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -48%).
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 Argenton Public School better than Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School?
On the Success Index, Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School ranks higher (31.7 vs 29.9 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 Argenton Public School and Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School?
About 119 km in a straight line, between Argenton and Matraville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Argenton Public School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School has 11.3.
How do Argenton Public School and Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School rank in NSW?
Argenton Public School is unranked and Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School is 1291st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.