Cudgegong Valley Public School vs St Matthews Catholic School Mudgee
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cudgegong Valley Public School
Mudgee · Government primary · K-6
654 students · ICSEA 951
St Matthews Catholic School Mudgee
Mudgee · Catholic combined · K-12
1,122 students · ICSEA 1022
| Measure | Cudgegong Valley Public School Mudgee NSW | St Matthews Catholic School Mudgee Mudgee NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1399 of 1,619 | #238 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #4280 of 4,908 | #816 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 654 | 1,122 |
| Girls / boys | 319 / 335 | 576 / 546 |
| Foundation intake | 90 | 82 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 104 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 60 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 1022 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.0 | 77.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 26.2 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 7% |
| Suburb | Mudgee 2850 | Mudgee 2850 |
| Council area | Mid-Western | Mid-Western |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | cudgegongv-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stmattsmudgee.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Matthews Catholic School Mudgee scores higher on the Success Index (42.4 vs 27.9).
- •St Matthews Catholic School Mudgee has the higher ICSEA (1022 vs 951), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Matthews Catholic School Mudgee has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 18.2).
- •St Matthews Catholic School Mudgee is the larger school with 1,122 students compared with 654.
- •Cudgegong Valley Public School is a government school while St Matthews Catholic School Mudgee is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Cudgegong Valley Public School better than St Matthews Catholic School Mudgee?
On the Success Index, St Matthews Catholic School Mudgee ranks higher (42.4 vs 27.9 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 Cudgegong Valley Public School and St Matthews Catholic School Mudgee?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Mudgee and Mudgee in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cudgegong Valley Public School has 18.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Matthews Catholic School Mudgee has 14.6.
How do Cudgegong Valley Public School and St Matthews Catholic School Mudgee rank in NSW?
Cudgegong Valley Public School is 1399th of 1,619 and St Matthews Catholic School Mudgee is 238th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.