Ashtonfield Public School vs Metford Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashtonfield Public School
Ashtonfield · Government primary · K-6
514 students · ICSEA 1008
Metford Public School
Metford · Government primary · K-6
265 students · ICSEA 887
| Measure | Ashtonfield Public School Ashtonfield NSW | Metford Public School Metford NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #926 of 1,619 | #1509 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2864 of 4,908 | #4582 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 514 | 265 |
| Girls / boys | 240 / 274 | 119 / 146 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 887 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.1 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 28% |
| Suburb | Ashtonfield 2323 | Metford 2323 |
| Council area | Maitland | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ashtonfield-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | metford-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Ashtonfield Public School scores higher on the Success Index (47.6 vs 23.7).
- •Ashtonfield Public School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 887), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Metford Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.5).
- •Ashtonfield Public School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 265.
- •Ashtonfield Public School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -22%).
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 Ashtonfield Public School better than Metford Public School?
On the Success Index, Ashtonfield Public School ranks higher (47.6 vs 23.7 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 Ashtonfield Public School and Metford Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ashtonfield and Metford in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashtonfield Public School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Metford Public School has 12.3.
How do Ashtonfield Public School and Metford Public School rank in NSW?
Ashtonfield Public School is 926th of 1,619 and Metford Public School is 1509th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.