Grahamstown Public School vs Medowie Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 7.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Grahamstown Public School
Raymond Terrace · Government primary · K-6
253 students · ICSEA 912
Medowie Christian School
Medowie · Independent combined · K-12
554 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Grahamstown Public School Raymond Terrace NSW | Medowie Christian School Medowie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1466 of 1,619 | #183 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #4470 of 4,908 | #578 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 253 | 554 |
| Girls / boys | 117 / 136 | 281 / 273 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 62 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 22 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 912 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 36.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 21.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 6% |
| Suburb | Raymond Terrace 2324 | Medowie 2318 |
| Council area | Port Stephens | Port Stephens |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | grahamstow-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.medowiecs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Medowie Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (53.5 vs 25.3).
- •Medowie Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 912), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Grahamstown Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.1).
- •Medowie Christian School is the larger school with 554 students compared with 253.
- •Medowie Christian School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -20%).
- •Grahamstown Public School is a government school while Medowie Christian School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Grahamstown Public School better than Medowie Christian School?
On the Success Index, Medowie Christian School ranks higher (53.5 vs 25.3 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 Grahamstown Public School and Medowie Christian School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Raymond Terrace and Medowie in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Grahamstown Public School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Medowie Christian School has 15.1.
How do Grahamstown Public School and Medowie Christian School rank in NSW?
Grahamstown Public School is 1466th of 1,619 and Medowie Christian School is 183rd of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.