Heathcote East Public School vs Metella Road Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 33 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heathcote East Public School
Heathcote · Government primary · K-6
106 students · ICSEA 1072
Metella Road Public School
Toongabbie · Government primary · K-6
676 students · ICSEA 1072
| Measure | Heathcote East Public School Heathcote NSW | Metella Road Public School Toongabbie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #381 of 1,619 | #652 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1204 of 4,908 | #1990 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 106 | 676 |
| Girls / boys | 45 / 61 | 319 / 357 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1072 | 1072 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 19.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 35.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.9 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 76% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Heathcote 2233 | Toongabbie 2146 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | heathcotee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | metellard-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Heathcote East Public School scores higher on the Success Index (68.0 vs 59.2).
- •Heathcote East Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 19.1).
- •Metella Road Public School is the larger school with 676 students compared with 106.
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 Heathcote East Public School better than Metella Road Public School?
On the Success Index, Heathcote East Public School ranks higher (68.0 vs 59.2 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 Heathcote East Public School and Metella Road Public School?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Heathcote and Toongabbie in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heathcote East Public School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Metella Road Public School has 19.1.
How do Heathcote East Public School and Metella Road Public School rank in NSW?
Heathcote East Public School is 381st of 1,619 and Metella Road Public School is 652nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.