Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School vs St Spyridon College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 501 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School
Matraville · Government primary · P-6
114 students · ICSEA 934
St Spyridon College
Maroubra · Independent combined · K-12
785 students · ICSEA 1093
| Measure | Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School Matraville NSW | St Spyridon College Maroubra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1291 of 1,619 | #111 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #4002 of 4,908 | #356 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | P-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 114 | 785 |
| Girls / boys | 60 / 54 | 363 / 422 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 75 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 65 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -48% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 1093 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 72.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 19.4 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 83% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 0% |
| Suburb | Matraville 2036 | Maroubra 2035 |
| Council area | Randwick | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | matravilss-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stspyridon.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Spyridon College scores higher on the Success Index (65.4 vs 31.7).
- •St Spyridon College has the higher ICSEA (1093 vs 934), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Spyridon College is the larger school with 785 students compared with 114.
- •St Spyridon College has grown faster over five years (2% vs -48%).
- •Matraville Soldiers Settlement 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 Soldiers Settlement Public School better than St Spyridon College?
On the Success Index, St Spyridon College ranks higher (65.4 vs 31.7 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 Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School and St Spyridon College?
About 501 m in a straight line, between Matraville and Maroubra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Spyridon College has 10.8.
How do Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School and St Spyridon College rank in NSW?
Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School is 1291st of 1,619 and St Spyridon College is 111th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.