Ebenezer Christian College vs Metella Road Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ebenezer Christian College
Prospect · Independent combined · K-10
140 students · ICSEA 995
Metella Road Public School
Toongabbie · Government primary · K-6
676 students · ICSEA 1072
| Measure | Ebenezer Christian College Prospect NSW | Metella Road Public School Toongabbie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #250 of 314 | #652 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #884 of 1,259 | #1990 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 140 | 676 |
| Girls / boys | 70 / 70 | 319 / 357 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | 12 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +36% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 995 | 1072 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 19.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.2 | 35.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 76% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Prospect 2148 | Toongabbie 2146 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ecc.nsw.edu.au/ | metellard-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Metella Road Public School scores higher on the Success Index (59.2 vs 38.6).
- •Metella Road Public School has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 995), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ebenezer Christian College has fewer students per teacher (17.1 vs 19.1).
- •Metella Road Public School is the larger school with 676 students compared with 140.
- •Ebenezer Christian College has grown faster over five years (36% vs -8%).
- •Ebenezer Christian College is a independent school while Metella Road Public School is a government 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 Ebenezer Christian College better than Metella Road Public School?
On the Success Index, Metella Road Public School ranks higher (59.2 vs 38.6 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 Ebenezer Christian College and Metella Road Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Prospect and Toongabbie in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ebenezer Christian College has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Metella Road Public School has 19.1.
How do Ebenezer Christian College and Metella Road Public School rank in NSW?
Ebenezer Christian College is 250th of 314 and Metella Road Public School is 652nd of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.