Maryland Public School vs St Patrick's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maryland Public School
Maryland · Government primary · K-6
368 students · ICSEA 996
St Patrick's Primary School
Wallsend · Catholic primary · K-6
323 students · ICSEA 1076
| Measure | Maryland Public School Maryland NSW | St Patrick's Primary School Wallsend NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #884 of 1,619 | #253 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2713 of 4,908 | #855 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 368 | 323 |
| Girls / boys | 179 / 189 | 145 / 178 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 1076 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 21.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.2 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 7% |
| Suburb | Maryland 2287 | Wallsend 2287 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | maryland-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | wallsend.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.7 vs 49.7).
- •St Patrick's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 996), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maryland Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.2).
- •Maryland Public School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 323.
- •St Patrick's Primary School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -9%).
- •Maryland Public School is a government school while St Patrick's 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 Maryland Public School better than St Patrick's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's Primary School ranks higher (71.7 vs 49.7 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 Maryland Public School and St Patrick's Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Maryland and Wallsend in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maryland Public School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Primary School has 15.2.
How do Maryland Public School and St Patrick's Primary School rank in NSW?
Maryland Public School is 884th of 1,619 and St Patrick's Primary School is 253rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.