Malabar Public School vs Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 916 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Malabar Public School
Malabar · Government primary · K-6
244 students · ICSEA 1068
Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School
Matraville · Government primary · P-6
114 students · ICSEA 934
| Measure | Malabar Public School Malabar NSW | Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School Matraville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #668 of 1,619 | #1291 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2036 of 4,908 | #4002 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 244 | 114 |
| Girls / boys | 124 / 120 | 60 / 54 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 934 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 10.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 29% |
| Suburb | Malabar 2036 | Matraville 2036 |
| Council area | Randwick | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | malabar-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | matravilss-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Malabar Public School scores higher on the Success Index (58.7 vs 31.7).
- •Malabar Public School has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 934), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 17.3).
- •Malabar Public School is the larger school with 244 students compared with 114.
- •Malabar Public School has grown faster over five years (-19% vs -48%).
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 Malabar Public School better than Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School?
On the Success Index, Malabar Public School ranks higher (58.7 vs 31.7 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 Malabar Public School and Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School?
About 916 m in a straight line, between Malabar and Matraville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Malabar Public School has 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School has 11.3.
How do Malabar Public School and Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School rank in NSW?
Malabar Public School is 668th of 1,619 and Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School is 1291st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.