Macksville High School vs Scotts Head Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 8.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Macksville High School
Macksville · Government high school · 7-12
365 students · ICSEA 916
Scotts Head Public School
Scotts Head · Government primary · K-6
73 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Macksville High School Macksville NSW | Scotts Head Public School Scotts Head NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #491 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1342 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 365 | 73 |
| Girls / boys | 180 / 185 | 35 / 38 |
| Foundation intake | – | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | 50 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 48 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 916 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.4 | 8.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 4% |
| Suburb | Macksville 2447 | Scotts Head 2447 |
| Council area | Nambucca Valley | Nambucca Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | macksville-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | scottshead-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Scotts Head Public School scores higher on the Success Index (53.9 vs 23.6).
- •Scotts Head Public School has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 916), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Macksville High School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 73.
- •Macksville High School has grown faster over five years (-27% vs -33%).
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 Macksville High School better than Scotts Head Public School?
On the Success Index, Scotts Head Public School ranks higher (53.9 vs 23.6 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 Macksville High School and Scotts Head Public School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Macksville and Scotts Head in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Macksville High School has 9.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Scotts Head Public School has 8.6.
How do Macksville High School and Scotts Head Public School rank in NSW?
Macksville High School is 491st of 539 and Scotts Head Public School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.