Malabar Public School vs St Spyridon College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 903 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
St Spyridon College
Maroubra · Independent combined · K-12
785 students · ICSEA 1093
| Measure | Malabar Public School Malabar NSW | St Spyridon College Maroubra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #668 of 1,619 | #111 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #2036 of 4,908 | #356 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 244 | 785 |
| Girls / boys | 124 / 120 | 363 / 422 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 75 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 65 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 1093 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 72.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 19.4 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 83% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 0% |
| Suburb | Malabar 2036 | Maroubra 2035 |
| Council area | Randwick | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | malabar-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stspyridon.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Spyridon College scores higher on the Success Index (65.4 vs 58.7).
- •St Spyridon College has the higher ICSEA (1093 vs 1068), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Spyridon College has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 17.3).
- •St Spyridon College is the larger school with 785 students compared with 244.
- •St Spyridon College has grown faster over five years (2% vs -19%).
- •Malabar Public School is a government school while St Spyridon College is an independent 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 St Spyridon College?
On the Success Index, St Spyridon College ranks higher (65.4 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 St Spyridon College?
About 903 m in a straight line, between Malabar and Maroubra 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 St Spyridon College has 10.8.
How do Malabar Public School and St Spyridon College rank in NSW?
Malabar Public School is 668th of 1,619 and St Spyridon College is 111th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.