Maroubra Bay Public School vs St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maroubra Bay Public School
Maroubra · Government primary · K-6
269 students · ICSEA 1055
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
Maroubra Junction · Catholic primary · K-6
187 students · ICSEA 1126
| Measure | Maroubra Bay Public School Maroubra NSW | St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Maroubra Junction NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #784 of 1,619 | #42 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2384 of 4,908 | #181 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 269 | 187 |
| Girls / boys | 138 / 131 | 107 / 80 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1126 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 13.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 1% |
| Suburb | Maroubra 2035 | Maroubra Junction 2035 |
| Council area | Randwick | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | maroubraba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stamaroubra.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Aidan's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (80.2 vs 54.3).
- •St Aidan's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1126 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Aidan's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.4).
- •Maroubra Bay Public School is the larger school with 269 students compared with 187.
- •St Aidan's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -32%).
- •Maroubra Bay Public School is a government school while St Aidan's Catholic Primary School 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 Maroubra Bay Public School better than St Aidan's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Aidan's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (80.2 vs 54.3 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 Maroubra Bay Public School and St Aidan's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Maroubra and Maroubra Junction in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maroubra Bay Public School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Aidan's Catholic Primary School has 14.2.
How do Maroubra Bay Public School and St Aidan's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Maroubra Bay Public School is 784th of 1,619 and St Aidan's Catholic Primary School is 42nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.