Iona Public School vs Morpeth Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 7.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Iona Public School
Woodville · Government primary · K-6
47 students · ICSEA 992
Morpeth Public School
Morpeth · Government primary · K-6
262 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Iona Public School Woodville NSW | Morpeth Public School Morpeth NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #785 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2385 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 47 | 262 |
| Girls / boys | 29 / 18 | 137 / 125 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 16.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 16% |
| Suburb | Woodville 2321 | Morpeth 2321 |
| Council area | Port Stephens | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | iona-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | morpeth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Morpeth Public School scores higher on the Success Index (54.3 vs 45.1).
- •Morpeth Public School has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Morpeth Public School is the larger school with 262 students compared with 47.
- •Morpeth Public School has grown faster over five years (7% vs 0%).
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 Iona Public School better than Morpeth Public School?
On the Success Index, Morpeth Public School ranks higher (54.3 vs 45.1 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 Iona Public School and Morpeth Public School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Woodville and Morpeth in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Iona Public School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Morpeth Public School has 16.0.
How do Iona Public School and Morpeth Public School rank in NSW?
Iona Public School is unranked and Morpeth Public School is 785th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.