Malabar Public School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Matraville
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km 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
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Matraville
Matraville · Catholic primary · K-6
369 students · ICSEA 1078
| Measure | Malabar Public School Malabar NSW | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Matraville Matraville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #668 of 1,619 | #154 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2036 of 4,908 | #573 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 244 | 369 |
| Girls / boys | 124 / 120 | 199 / 170 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +151% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 1078 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 24.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 7% |
| Suburb | Malabar 2036 | Matraville 2036 |
| Council area | Randwick | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | malabar-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | shmatraville.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Matraville scores higher on the Success Index (74.6 vs 58.7).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Matraville has the higher ICSEA (1078 vs 1068), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Matraville has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.3).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Matraville is the larger school with 369 students compared with 244.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Matraville has grown faster over five years (151% vs -19%).
- •Malabar Public School is a government school while Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Matraville is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Matraville?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Matraville ranks higher (74.6 vs 58.7 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Matraville?
About 1.6 km 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Matraville has 15.2.
How do Malabar Public School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Matraville rank in NSW?
Malabar Public School is 668th of 1,619 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Matraville is 154th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.