Iona Public School vs Paterson Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 7.0 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
Paterson Public School
Paterson · Government primary · K-6
104 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Iona Public School Woodville NSW | Paterson Public School Paterson NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #800 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2448 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 47 | 104 |
| Girls / boys | 29 / 18 | 49 / 55 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 10 |
| 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 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 6.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 4% |
| Suburb | Woodville 2321 | Paterson 2421 |
| Council area | Port Stephens | Dungog |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | iona-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | paterson-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Paterson Public School scores higher on the Success Index (53.5 vs 45.1).
- •Paterson Public School has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Paterson Public School is the larger school with 104 students compared with 47.
- •Iona Public School has grown faster over five years (0% 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 Iona Public School better than Paterson Public School?
On the Success Index, Paterson Public School ranks higher (53.5 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 Paterson Public School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Woodville and Paterson 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 Paterson Public School has 16.3.
How do Iona Public School and Paterson Public School rank in NSW?
Iona Public School is unranked and Paterson Public School is 800th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.