Ellalong Public School vs Paxton Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ellalong Public School
Ellalong · Government primary · K-6
114 students · ICSEA 903
Paxton Public School
Paxton · Government primary · K-6
80 students · ICSEA 926
| Measure | Ellalong Public School Ellalong NSW | Paxton Public School Paxton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1525 of 1,619 | #1381 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4625 of 4,908 | #4239 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 114 | 80 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 65 | 42 / 38 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 903 | 926 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.2 | 5.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 28% | 23% |
| Suburb | Ellalong 2325 | Paxton 2325 |
| Council area | Cessnock | Cessnock |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | ellalong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | paxton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Paxton Public School scores higher on the Success Index (28.6 vs 23.0).
- •Paxton Public School has the higher ICSEA (926 vs 903), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ellalong Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.4).
- •Ellalong Public School is the larger school with 114 students compared with 80.
- •Paxton Public School has grown faster over five years (25% vs -9%).
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 Ellalong Public School better than Paxton Public School?
On the Success Index, Paxton Public School ranks higher (28.6 vs 23.0 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 Ellalong Public School and Paxton Public School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Ellalong and Paxton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ellalong Public School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Paxton Public School has 15.4.
How do Ellalong Public School and Paxton Public School rank in NSW?
Ellalong Public School is 1525th of 1,619 and Paxton Public School is 1381st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.