Forster Public School vs Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 231 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Forster Public School
Forster · Government primary · K-6
573 students · ICSEA 934
Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School
Matraville · Government primary · P-6
114 students · ICSEA 934
| Measure | Forster Public School Forster NSW | Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School Matraville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1423 of 1,619 | #1291 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4342 of 4,908 | #4002 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 573 | 114 |
| Girls / boys | 256 / 317 | 60 / 54 |
| Foundation intake | 90 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 934 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.9 | 10.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 29% |
| Suburb | Forster 2428 | Matraville 2036 |
| Council area | Mid-Coast | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | forster-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | matravilss-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School scores higher on the Success Index (31.7 vs 27.1).
- •Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.4).
- •Forster Public School is the larger school with 573 students compared with 114.
- •Forster Public School has grown faster over five years (-23% vs -48%).
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 Forster Public School better than Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School?
On the Success Index, Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School ranks higher (31.7 vs 27.1 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 Forster Public School and Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School?
About 231 km in a straight line, between Forster and Matraville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Forster Public School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School has 11.3.
How do Forster Public School and Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School rank in NSW?
Forster Public School is 1423rd of 1,619 and Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School is 1291st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.