Hazelbrook Public School vs Mayfield East Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 151 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hazelbrook Public School
Hazelbrook · Government primary · K-6
356 students · ICSEA 1044
Mayfield East Public School
Mayfield East · Government primary · K-6
343 students · ICSEA 1044
| Measure | Hazelbrook Public School Hazelbrook NSW | Mayfield East Public School Mayfield East NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #661 of 1,619 | #585 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2015 of 4,908 | #1787 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 356 | 343 |
| Girls / boys | 191 / 165 | 183 / 160 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1044 | 1044 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 19.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.2 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 10% |
| Suburb | Hazelbrook 2779 | Mayfield East 2304 |
| Council area | Blue Mountains | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hazelbrook-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mayfielde-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mayfield East Public School scores higher on the Success Index (61.6 vs 58.9).
- •Hazelbrook Public School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 343.
- •Mayfield East Public School has grown faster over five years (32% vs -7%).
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 Hazelbrook Public School better than Mayfield East Public School?
On the Success Index, Mayfield East Public School ranks higher (61.6 vs 58.9 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 Hazelbrook Public School and Mayfield East Public School?
About 151 km in a straight line, between Hazelbrook and Mayfield East in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hazelbrook Public School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mayfield East Public School has 17.9.
How do Hazelbrook Public School and Mayfield East Public School rank in NSW?
Hazelbrook Public School is 661st of 1,619 and Mayfield East Public School is 585th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.