Katoomba Public School vs Mascot Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 84 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Katoomba Public School
Katoomba · Government primary · K-6
210 students · ICSEA 1035
Mascot Public School
Mascot · Government primary · P-6
397 students · ICSEA 1035
| Measure | Katoomba Public School Katoomba NSW | Mascot Public School Mascot NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #729 of 1,619 | #522 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2215 of 4,908 | #1586 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 210 | 397 |
| Girls / boys | 108 / 102 | 192 / 205 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1035 | 1035 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 29.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 75% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 6% |
| Suburb | Katoomba 2780 | Mascot 2020 |
| Council area | Blue Mountains | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | katoomba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mascot-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mascot Public School scores higher on the Success Index (63.7 vs 56.5).
- •Mascot Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.2).
- •Mascot Public School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 210.
- •Mascot Public School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -26%).
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 Katoomba Public School better than Mascot Public School?
On the Success Index, Mascot Public School ranks higher (63.7 vs 56.5 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 Katoomba Public School and Mascot Public School?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Katoomba and Mascot in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Katoomba Public School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mascot Public School has 13.6.
How do Katoomba Public School and Mascot Public School rank in NSW?
Katoomba Public School is 729th of 1,619 and Mascot Public School is 522nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.