Grahamstown Public School vs Medowie Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 7.7 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 Public School
Medowie · Government primary · K-6
382 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Grahamstown Public School Raymond Terrace NSW | Medowie Public School Medowie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1466 of 1,619 | #961 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4470 of 4,908 | #2972 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 253 | 382 |
| Girls / boys | 117 / 136 | 167 / 215 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 912 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 24.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 6.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 13% |
| Suburb | Raymond Terrace 2324 | Medowie 2318 |
| Council area | Port Stephens | Port Stephens |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | grahamstow-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | medowie-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Medowie Public School scores higher on the Success Index (46.3 vs 25.3).
- •Medowie Public School has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 912), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Grahamstown Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.9).
- •Medowie Public School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 253.
- •Medowie Public School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -20%).
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 Public School?
On the Success Index, Medowie Public School ranks higher (46.3 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 Public School?
About 7.7 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 Public School has 15.9.
How do Grahamstown Public School and Medowie Public School rank in NSW?
Grahamstown Public School is 1466th of 1,619 and Medowie Public School is 961st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.