Madang Avenue Public School vs Raymond Terrace Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 141 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Madang Avenue Public School
Whalan · Government primary · P-6
320 students · ICSEA 864
Raymond Terrace Public School
Raymond Terrace · Government primary · K-6
322 students · ICSEA 864
| Measure | Madang Avenue Public School Whalan NSW | Raymond Terrace Public School Raymond Terrace NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1481 of 1,619 | #1597 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4507 of 4,908 | #4828 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 320 | 322 |
| Girls / boys | 148 / 172 | 151 / 171 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 864 | 864 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.3 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 31% | 39% |
| Suburb | Whalan 2770 | Raymond Terrace 2324 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Port Stephens |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | madangave-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | raymondter-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Madang Avenue Public School scores higher on the Success Index (24.9 vs 18.8).
- •Raymond Terrace Public School is the larger school with 322 students compared with 320.
- •Madang Avenue Public School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -13%).
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 Madang Avenue Public School better than Raymond Terrace Public School?
On the Success Index, Madang Avenue Public School ranks higher (24.9 vs 18.8 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 Madang Avenue Public School and Raymond Terrace Public School?
About 141 km in a straight line, between Whalan and Raymond Terrace in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Madang Avenue Public School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Raymond Terrace Public School has 12.3.
How do Madang Avenue Public School and Raymond Terrace Public School rank in NSW?
Madang Avenue Public School is 1481st of 1,619 and Raymond Terrace Public School is 1597th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.