Malabar Public School vs Matraville Sports High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 465 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 Sports High School
Chifley · Government high school · 7-12
487 students · ICSEA 930
| Measure | Malabar Public School Malabar NSW | Matraville Sports High School Chifley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #668 of 1,619 | #300 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #2036 of 4,908 | #818 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 244 | 487 |
| Girls / boys | 124 / 120 | 166 / 321 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 92 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 68 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +41% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 930 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 8.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 60.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 18.2 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 28% |
| Suburb | Malabar 2036 | Chifley 2036 |
| Council area | Randwick | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | malabar-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | matrasport-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Malabar Public School scores higher on the Success Index (58.7 vs 46.2).
- •Malabar Public School has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 930), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Matraville Sports High School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 17.3).
- •Matraville Sports High School is the larger school with 487 students compared with 244.
- •Matraville Sports High School has grown faster over five years (41% vs -19%).
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 Sports High School?
On the Success Index, Malabar Public School ranks higher (58.7 vs 46.2 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 Sports High School?
About 465 m in a straight line, between Malabar and Chifley 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 Sports High School has 8.0.
How do Malabar Public School and Matraville Sports High School rank in NSW?
Malabar Public School is 668th of 1,619 and Matraville Sports High School is 300th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.