Centaur Public School vs Marayong Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 664 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Centaur Public School
Banora Point · Government primary · K-6
424 students · ICSEA 975
Marayong Heights Public School
Marayong · Government primary · K-6
283 students · ICSEA 975
| Measure | Centaur Public School Banora Point NSW | Marayong Heights Public School Marayong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1126 of 1,619 | #1213 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3527 of 4,908 | #3775 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 424 | 283 |
| Girls / boys | 188 / 236 | 142 / 141 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 975 | 975 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.4 | 16.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 9% |
| Suburb | Banora Point 2486 | Marayong 2148 |
| Council area | Tweed | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | centaur-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | marayonght-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Centaur Public School scores higher on the Success Index (38.6 vs 35.0).
- •Centaur Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.9).
- •Centaur Public School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 283.
- •Marayong Heights Public School has grown faster over five years (-9% 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 Centaur Public School better than Marayong Heights Public School?
On the Success Index, Centaur Public School ranks higher (38.6 vs 35.0 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 Centaur Public School and Marayong Heights Public School?
About 664 km in a straight line, between Banora Point and Marayong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Centaur Public School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marayong Heights Public School has 16.9.
How do Centaur Public School and Marayong Heights Public School rank in NSW?
Centaur Public School is 1126th of 1,619 and Marayong Heights Public School is 1213th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.