Frank Partridge VC Public School vs Macksville Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 9.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Frank Partridge VC Public School
Nambucca Heads · Government primary · K-6
217 students · ICSEA 886
Macksville Public School
Macksville · Government primary · K-6
284 students · ICSEA 925
| Measure | Frank Partridge VC Public School Nambucca Heads NSW | Macksville Public School Macksville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1310 of 1,619 | #1315 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4050 of 4,908 | #4067 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 217 | 284 |
| Girls / boys | 100 / 117 | 146 / 138 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 886 | 925 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 23.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 41% | 24% |
| Suburb | Nambucca Heads 2448 | Macksville 2447 |
| Council area | Nambucca Valley | Nambucca Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | frankpart-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | macksville-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (31.0 vs 30.7).
- •Macksville Public School has the higher ICSEA (925 vs 886), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Macksville Public School is the larger school with 284 students compared with 217.
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 Frank Partridge VC Public School better than Macksville Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Frank Partridge VC Public School and Macksville Public School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Nambucca Heads and Macksville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Frank Partridge VC Public School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Macksville Public School has 12.3.
How do Frank Partridge VC Public School and Macksville Public School rank in NSW?
Frank Partridge VC Public School is 1310th of 1,619 and Macksville Public School is 1315th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.