Ellerston Public School vs Greta Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 96 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ellerston Public School
Ellerston · Government primary · K-6
11 students · ICSEA 935
Greta Public School
Greta · Government primary · K-6
186 students · ICSEA 935
| Measure | Ellerston Public School Ellerston NSW | Greta Public School Greta NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1375 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4226 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 11 | 186 |
| Girls / boys | 6 / 5 | 70 / 116 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 935 | 935 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | – | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 13.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.9 | 1.9 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 17% |
| Suburb | Ellerston 2337 | Greta 2334 |
| Council area | Upper Hunter | Cessnock |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | ellerston-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | greta-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Greta Public School scores higher on the Success Index (28.7 vs 18.3).
- •Greta Public School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 11.
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 Ellerston Public School better than Greta Public School?
On the Success Index, Greta Public School ranks higher (28.7 vs 18.3 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 Ellerston Public School and Greta Public School?
About 96 km in a straight line, between Ellerston and Greta in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Ellerston Public School and Greta Public School rank in NSW?
Ellerston Public School is unranked and Greta Public School is 1375th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.