Ellerston Public School vs Marks Point Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 142 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
Marks Point Public School
Marks Point · Government primary · K-6
141 students · ICSEA 935
| Measure | Ellerston Public School Ellerston NSW | Marks Point Public School Marks Point NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1344 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4144 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 11 | 141 |
| Girls / boys | 6 / 5 | 71 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 935 | 935 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | – | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 11.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.9 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 25% |
| Suburb | Ellerston 2337 | Marks Point 2280 |
| Council area | Upper Hunter | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | ellerston-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | markspoint-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Marks Point Public School scores higher on the Success Index (29.8 vs 18.3).
- •Marks Point Public School is the larger school with 141 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 Marks Point Public School?
On the Success Index, Marks Point Public School ranks higher (29.8 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 Marks Point Public School?
About 142 km in a straight line, between Ellerston and Marks Point 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 Marks Point Public School rank in NSW?
Ellerston Public School is unranked and Marks Point Public School is 1344th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.