Irrawang Public School vs Millers Forest Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 5.0 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
Millers Forest Public School
Millers Forest · Government primary · K-6
60 students · ICSEA 920
| Measure | Irrawang Public School Raymond Terrace NSW | Millers Forest Public School Millers Forest NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1516 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4603 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 304 | 60 |
| Girls / boys | 144 / 160 | 28 / 32 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 863 | 920 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 4.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 37% | 18% |
| Suburb | Raymond Terrace 2324 | Millers Forest 2324 |
| Council area | Port Stephens | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | irrawang-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | millersfor-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Millers Forest Public School scores higher on the Success Index (26.2 vs 23.3).
- •Millers Forest Public School has the higher ICSEA (920 vs 863), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Irrawang Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.3).
- •Irrawang Public School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 60.
- •Millers Forest Public School has grown faster over five years (3% 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 Millers Forest Public School?
On the Success Index, Millers Forest Public School ranks higher (26.2 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 Millers Forest Public School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Raymond Terrace and Millers Forest 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 Millers Forest Public School has 14.3.
How do Irrawang Public School and Millers Forest Public School rank in NSW?
Irrawang Public School is 1516th of 1,619 and Millers Forest Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.