La Perouse Public School vs Matraville Sports High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
La Perouse Public School
La Perouse · Government primary · K-6
111 students · ICSEA 920
Matraville Sports High School
Chifley · Government high school · 7-12
487 students · ICSEA 930
| Measure | La Perouse Public School La Perouse NSW | Matraville Sports High School Chifley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1135 of 1,619 | #300 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3549 of 4,908 | #818 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 111 | 487 |
| Girls / boys | 54 / 57 | 166 / 321 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 92 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 68 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +59% | +41% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 920 | 930 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 8.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 60.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 18.2 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 50% | 28% |
| Suburb | La Perouse 2036 | Chifley 2036 |
| Council area | Randwick | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | laperouse-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | matrasport-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Matraville Sports High School scores higher on the Success Index (46.2 vs 38.3).
- •Matraville Sports High School has the higher ICSEA (930 vs 920), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Matraville Sports High School is the larger school with 487 students compared with 111.
- •La Perouse Public School has grown faster over five years (59% vs 41%).
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 La Perouse Public School better than Matraville Sports High School?
On the Success Index, Matraville Sports High School ranks higher (46.2 vs 38.3 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 La Perouse Public School and Matraville Sports High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between La Perouse and Chifley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
La Perouse Public School has 8.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Matraville Sports High School has 8.0.
How do La Perouse Public School and Matraville Sports High School rank in NSW?
La Perouse Public School is 1135th of 1,619 and Matraville Sports High School is 300th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.