Eastlakes Public School vs Matraville Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eastlakes Public School
Eastlakes · Government primary · K-6
154 students · ICSEA 1046
Matraville Public School
Matraville · Government primary · K-6
222 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Eastlakes Public School Eastlakes NSW | Matraville Public School Matraville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #609 of 1,619 | #452 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1858 of 4,908 | #1359 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 154 | 222 |
| Girls / boys | 79 / 75 | 95 / 127 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 15.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 6% |
| Suburb | Eastlakes 2018 | Matraville 2036 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | eastlakes-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | matraville-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Matraville Public School scores higher on the Success Index (66.2 vs 60.8).
- •Eastlakes Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.8).
- •Matraville Public School is the larger school with 222 students compared with 154.
- •Matraville Public School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -23%).
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 Eastlakes Public School better than Matraville Public School?
On the Success Index, Matraville Public School ranks higher (66.2 vs 60.8 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 Eastlakes Public School and Matraville Public School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Eastlakes and Matraville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eastlakes Public School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Matraville Public School has 14.8.
How do Eastlakes Public School and Matraville Public School rank in NSW?
Eastlakes Public School is 609th of 1,619 and Matraville Public School is 452nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.