Maitland Public School vs Merrylands Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 134 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maitland Public School
Maitland · Government primary · K-6
405 students · ICSEA 936
Merrylands Public School
Merrylands · Government primary · K-6
620 students · ICSEA 936
| Measure | Maitland Public School Maitland NSW | Merrylands Public School Merrylands NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1500 of 1,619 | #1191 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4561 of 4,908 | #3709 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 405 | 620 |
| Girls / boys | 202 / 203 | 305 / 315 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 87 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 936 | 936 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.5 | 46.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 1% |
| Suburb | Maitland 2320 | Merrylands 2160 |
| Council area | Maitland | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | maitland-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | merryland-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Merrylands Public School scores higher on the Success Index (35.9 vs 24.0).
- •Merrylands Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.2).
- •Merrylands Public School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 405.
- •Merrylands Public School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -12%).
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 Maitland Public School better than Merrylands Public School?
On the Success Index, Merrylands Public School ranks higher (35.9 vs 24.0 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 Maitland Public School and Merrylands Public School?
About 134 km in a straight line, between Maitland and Merrylands in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maitland Public School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Merrylands Public School has 13.5.
How do Maitland Public School and Merrylands Public School rank in NSW?
Maitland Public School is 1500th of 1,619 and Merrylands Public School is 1191st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.