Barnsley Public School vs Stanford Merthyr Infants School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 15 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Barnsley Public School
Barnsley · Government primary · K-6
276 students · ICSEA 950
Stanford Merthyr Infants School
Stanford Merthyr · Government primary · K-2
54 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Barnsley Public School Barnsley NSW | Stanford Merthyr Infants School Stanford Merthyr NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1347 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4152 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-2 |
| Students | 276 | 54 |
| Girls / boys | 124 / 152 | 24 / 30 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 4.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 20% |
| Suburb | Barnsley 2278 | Stanford Merthyr 2327 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Cessnock |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | barnsley-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stanmerthi-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Stanford Merthyr Infants School scores higher on the Success Index (32.4 vs 29.7).
- •Stanford Merthyr Infants School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.3).
- •Barnsley Public School is the larger school with 276 students compared with 54.
- •Barnsley Public School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -32%).
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 Barnsley Public School better than Stanford Merthyr Infants School?
On the Success Index, Stanford Merthyr Infants School ranks higher (32.4 vs 29.7 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 Barnsley Public School and Stanford Merthyr Infants School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Stanford Merthyr in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Barnsley Public School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Stanford Merthyr Infants School has 12.9.
How do Barnsley Public School and Stanford Merthyr Infants School rank in NSW?
Barnsley Public School is 1347th of 1,619 and Stanford Merthyr Infants School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.