Castle Hill Public School vs Maroubra Junction Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 32 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Hill Public School
Castle Hill · Government primary · K-6
970 students · ICSEA 1128
Maroubra Junction Public School
Maroubra · Government primary · K-6
484 students · ICSEA 1128
| Measure | Castle Hill Public School Castle Hill NSW | Maroubra Junction Public School Maroubra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #325 of 1,619 | #177 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1071 of 4,908 | #649 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 970 | 484 |
| Girls / boys | 483 / 487 | 232 / 252 |
| Foundation intake | 100 | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1128 | 1128 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 53% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.4 | 28.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 83% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Castle Hill 2154 | Maroubra 2035 |
| Council area | The Hills | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | castlehill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | maroubrajn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Maroubra Junction Public School scores higher on the Success Index (73.8 vs 69.3).
- •Maroubra Junction Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.8).
- •Castle Hill Public School is the larger school with 970 students compared with 484.
- •Castle Hill Public School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -15%).
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 Castle Hill Public School better than Maroubra Junction Public School?
On the Success Index, Maroubra Junction Public School ranks higher (73.8 vs 69.3 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 Castle Hill Public School and Maroubra Junction Public School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Castle Hill and Maroubra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Castle Hill Public School has 17.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Maroubra Junction Public School has 17.1.
How do Castle Hill Public School and Maroubra Junction Public School rank in NSW?
Castle Hill Public School is 325th of 1,619 and Maroubra Junction Public School is 177th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.