Jasper Road Public School vs Matthew Pearce Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Jasper Road Public School
Baulkham Hills · Government primary · K-6
803 students · ICSEA 1132
Matthew Pearce Public School
Baulkham Hills · Government primary · K-6
1,270 students · ICSEA 1177
| Measure | Jasper Road Public School Baulkham Hills NSW | Matthew Pearce Public School Baulkham Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #143 of 1,619 | #207 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #547 of 4,908 | #739 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 803 | 1,270 |
| Girls / boys | 377 / 426 | 585 / 685 |
| Foundation intake | 111 | 142 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1132 | 1177 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 70% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 18.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.8 | 67.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 90% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Baulkham Hills 2153 | Baulkham Hills 2153 |
| Council area | The Hills | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | jasperroad-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mattpearce-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Jasper Road Public School scores higher on the Success Index (74.8 vs 73.0).
- •Matthew Pearce Public School has the higher ICSEA (1177 vs 1132), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Jasper Road Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.7).
- •Matthew Pearce Public School is the larger school with 1,270 students compared with 803.
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 Jasper Road Public School better than Matthew Pearce Public School?
On the Success Index, Jasper Road Public School ranks higher (74.8 vs 73.0 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 Jasper Road Public School and Matthew Pearce Public School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Baulkham Hills and Baulkham Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jasper Road Public School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Matthew Pearce Public School has 18.7.
How do Jasper Road Public School and Matthew Pearce Public School rank in NSW?
Jasper Road Public School is 143rd of 1,619 and Matthew Pearce Public School is 207th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.