Margaret Jurd College vs Shortland Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 715 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Margaret Jurd College
Shortland · Independent special · U
103 students · ICSEA 889
Shortland Public School
Shortland · Government primary · K-6
271 students · ICSEA 926
| Measure | Margaret Jurd College Shortland NSW | Shortland Public School Shortland NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1031 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3213 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-6 |
| Students | 103 | 271 |
| Girls / boys | 53 / 50 | 122 / 149 |
| Foundation intake | – | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +45% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 889 | 926 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 5.6 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.5 | 26.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.5 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 46% | 28% |
| Suburb | Shortland 2307 | Shortland 2307 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mjc.nsw.edu.au/ | shortland-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Shortland Public School has the higher ICSEA (926 vs 889), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Margaret Jurd College has fewer students per teacher (5.6 vs 10.2).
- •Shortland Public School is the larger school with 271 students compared with 103.
- •Margaret Jurd College has grown faster over five years (45% vs 16%).
- •Margaret Jurd College is a independent school while Shortland Public School is a government 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 Margaret Jurd College better than Shortland Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Margaret Jurd College and Shortland Public School?
About 715 m in a straight line, between Shortland and Shortland in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Margaret Jurd College has 5.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shortland Public School has 10.2.
How do Margaret Jurd College and Shortland Public School rank in NSW?
Margaret Jurd College is unranked and Shortland Public School is 1031st of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.