Maroubra Junction Public School vs Samuel Gilbert Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 34 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maroubra Junction Public School
Maroubra · Government primary · K-6
484 students · ICSEA 1128
Samuel Gilbert Public School
Castle Hill · Government primary · K-6
643 students · ICSEA 1128
| Measure | Maroubra Junction Public School Maroubra NSW | Samuel Gilbert Public School Castle Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #177 of 1,619 | #309 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #649 of 4,908 | #1025 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 484 | 643 |
| Girls / boys | 232 / 252 | 306 / 337 |
| Foundation intake | 76 | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1128 | 1128 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 18.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.3 | 35.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Maroubra 2035 | Castle Hill 2154 |
| Council area | Randwick | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | maroubrajn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | samuelgilb-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Maroubra Junction Public School scores higher on the Success Index (73.8 vs 69.9).
- •Maroubra Junction Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.4).
- •Samuel Gilbert Public School is the larger school with 643 students compared with 484.
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 Junction Public School better than Samuel Gilbert Public School?
On the Success Index, Maroubra Junction Public School ranks higher (73.8 vs 69.9 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 Junction Public School and Samuel Gilbert Public School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Maroubra and Castle Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maroubra Junction Public School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Samuel Gilbert Public School has 18.4.
How do Maroubra Junction Public School and Samuel Gilbert Public School rank in NSW?
Maroubra Junction Public School is 177th of 1,619 and Samuel Gilbert Public School is 309th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.