Jugiong Public School vs Medowie Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 399 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Jugiong Public School
Jugiong · Government primary · K-6
22 students · ICSEA 994
Medowie Public School
Medowie · Government primary · K-6
382 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Jugiong Public School Jugiong NSW | Medowie Public School Medowie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #961 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2972 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 22 | 382 |
| Girls / boys | 12 / 10 | 167 / 215 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 24.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.0 | 6.9 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 13% |
| Suburb | Jugiong 2726 | Medowie 2318 |
| Council area | Hilltops | Port Stephens |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | jugiong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | medowie-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Medowie Public School scores higher on the Success Index (46.3 vs 41.3).
- •Jugiong Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.9).
- •Medowie Public School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 22.
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 Jugiong Public School better than Medowie Public School?
On the Success Index, Medowie Public School ranks higher (46.3 vs 41.3 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 Jugiong Public School and Medowie Public School?
About 399 km in a straight line, between Jugiong and Medowie in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jugiong Public School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Medowie Public School has 15.9.
How do Jugiong Public School and Medowie Public School rank in NSW?
Jugiong Public School is unranked and Medowie Public School is 961st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.