Daceyville Public School vs Maroubra Junction Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Daceyville Public School
Daceyville · Government primary · K-6
126 students · ICSEA 1029
Maroubra Junction Public School
Maroubra · Government primary · K-6
484 students · ICSEA 1128
| Measure | Daceyville Public School Daceyville NSW | Maroubra Junction Public School Maroubra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #648 of 1,619 | #177 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1982 of 4,908 | #649 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 126 | 484 |
| Girls / boys | 58 / 68 | 232 / 252 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -53% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1128 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 7.6 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.5 | 28.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 0% |
| Suburb | Daceyville 2032 | Maroubra 2035 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | daceyville-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 59.3).
- •Maroubra Junction Public School has the higher ICSEA (1128 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Daceyville Public School has fewer students per teacher (7.6 vs 17.1).
- •Maroubra Junction Public School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 126.
- •Maroubra Junction Public School has grown faster over five years (-15% vs -53%).
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 Daceyville Public School better than Maroubra Junction Public School?
On the Success Index, Maroubra Junction Public School ranks higher (73.8 vs 59.3 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 Daceyville Public School and Maroubra Junction Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Daceyville and Maroubra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Daceyville Public School has 7.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Maroubra Junction Public School has 17.1.
How do Daceyville Public School and Maroubra Junction Public School rank in NSW?
Daceyville Public School is 648th 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.