Colyton Public School vs Mount Druitt Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Colyton Public School
Mount Druitt · Government primary · K-6
714 students · ICSEA 1007
Mount Druitt Public School
Mount Druitt · Government primary · P-6
565 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | Colyton Public School Mount Druitt NSW | Mount Druitt Public School Mount Druitt NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1096 of 1,619 | #979 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3435 of 4,908 | #3046 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 714 | 565 |
| Girls / boys | 365 / 349 | 282 / 283 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 89 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.2 | 46.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 82% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 6% |
| Suburb | Mount Druitt 2770 | Mount Druitt 2770 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | colyton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mtdruitt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Druitt Public School scores higher on the Success Index (45.5 vs 39.8).
- •Colyton Public School has the higher ICSEA (1007 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Druitt Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.5).
- •Colyton Public School is the larger school with 714 students compared with 565.
- •Mount Druitt Public School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -20%).
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 Colyton Public School better than Mount Druitt Public School?
On the Success Index, Mount Druitt Public School ranks higher (45.5 vs 39.8 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 Colyton Public School and Mount Druitt Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mount Druitt and Mount Druitt in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Colyton Public School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Druitt Public School has 12.1.
How do Colyton Public School and Mount Druitt Public School rank in NSW?
Colyton Public School is 1096th of 1,619 and Mount Druitt Public School is 979th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.