Cudgen Public School vs The Meadows Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 662 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cudgen Public School
Cudgen · Government primary · K-6
161 students · ICSEA 984
The Meadows Public School
Seven Hills · Government primary · K-6
335 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Cudgen Public School Cudgen NSW | The Meadows Public School Seven Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #985 of 1,619 | #702 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3066 of 4,908 | #2140 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 161 | 335 |
| Girls / boys | 79 / 82 | 158 / 177 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 28.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 10% |
| Suburb | Cudgen 2487 | Seven Hills 2147 |
| Council area | Tweed | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cudgen-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | themeadows-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •The Meadows Public School scores higher on the Success Index (57.3 vs 45.2).
- •The Meadows Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.8).
- •The Meadows Public School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 161.
- •The Meadows Public School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -12%).
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 Cudgen Public School better than The Meadows Public School?
On the Success Index, The Meadows Public School ranks higher (57.3 vs 45.2 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 Cudgen Public School and The Meadows Public School?
About 662 km in a straight line, between Cudgen and Seven Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cudgen Public School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Meadows Public School has 11.9.
How do Cudgen Public School and The Meadows Public School rank in NSW?
Cudgen Public School is 985th of 1,619 and The Meadows Public School is 702nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.