Irrawang Public School vs Madang Avenue Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 142 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Irrawang Public School
Raymond Terrace · Government primary · P-6
304 students · ICSEA 863
Madang Avenue Public School
Whalan · Government primary · P-6
320 students · ICSEA 864
| Measure | Irrawang Public School Raymond Terrace NSW | Madang Avenue Public School Whalan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1516 of 1,619 | #1481 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4603 of 4,908 | #4507 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 304 | 320 |
| Girls / boys | 144 / 160 | 148 / 172 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 863 | 864 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 26.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 37% | 31% |
| Suburb | Raymond Terrace 2324 | Whalan 2770 |
| Council area | Port Stephens | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | irrawang-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | madangave-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Madang Avenue Public School scores higher on the Success Index (24.9 vs 23.3).
- •Madang Avenue Public School has the higher ICSEA (864 vs 863), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Madang Avenue Public School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 304.
- •Madang Avenue Public School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -13%).
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 Irrawang Public School better than Madang Avenue Public School?
On the Success Index, Madang Avenue Public School ranks higher (24.9 vs 23.3 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 Irrawang Public School and Madang Avenue Public School?
About 142 km in a straight line, between Raymond Terrace and Whalan in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Irrawang Public School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Madang Avenue Public School has 12.2.
How do Irrawang Public School and Madang Avenue Public School rank in NSW?
Irrawang Public School is 1516th of 1,619 and Madang Avenue Public School is 1481st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.