Matraville Public School vs St Spyridon College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Matraville Public School
Matraville · Government primary · K-6
222 students · ICSEA 1046
St Spyridon College
Maroubra · Independent combined · K-12
785 students · ICSEA 1093
| Measure | Matraville Public School Matraville NSW | St Spyridon College Maroubra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #452 of 1,619 | #111 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1359 of 4,908 | #356 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 222 | 785 |
| Girls / boys | 95 / 127 | 363 / 422 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 75 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 65 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 1093 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.0 | 72.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 19.4 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 83% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 0% |
| Suburb | Matraville 2036 | Maroubra 2035 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | matraville-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stspyridon.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (66.2 vs 65.4).
- •St Spyridon College has the higher ICSEA (1093 vs 1046), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Spyridon College has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.8).
- •St Spyridon College is the larger school with 785 students compared with 222.
- •Matraville Public School has grown faster over five years (14% vs 2%).
- •Matraville 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 Matraville Public School better than St Spyridon College?
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 Matraville Public School and St Spyridon College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Matraville and Maroubra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Matraville Public School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Spyridon College has 10.8.
How do Matraville Public School and St Spyridon College rank in NSW?
Matraville Public School is 452nd of 1,619 and St Spyridon College is 111th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.