Matthew Pearce Public School vs Model Farms High School
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.
Matthew Pearce Public School
Baulkham Hills · Government primary · K-6
1,270 students · ICSEA 1177
Model Farms High School
Baulkham Hills · Government high school · 7-12
1,021 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Matthew Pearce Public School Baulkham Hills NSW | Model Farms High School Baulkham Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #207 of 1,619 | #180 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #739 of 4,908 | #447 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,270 | 1,021 |
| Girls / boys | 585 / 685 | 488 / 533 |
| Foundation intake | 142 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 176 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 168 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1177 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 70% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.8 | 73.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 17.8 |
| Language background other than English | 90% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Baulkham Hills 2153 | Baulkham Hills 2153 |
| Council area | The Hills | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mattpearce-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | modelfarms-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Matthew Pearce Public School scores higher on the Success Index (73.0 vs 62.6).
- •Matthew Pearce Public School has the higher ICSEA (1177 vs 1073), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Model Farms High School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 18.7).
- •Matthew Pearce Public School is the larger school with 1,270 students compared with 1,021.
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 Matthew Pearce Public School better than Model Farms High School?
On the Success Index, Matthew Pearce Public School ranks higher (73.0 vs 62.6 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 Matthew Pearce Public School and Model Farms High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Baulkham Hills and Baulkham Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Matthew Pearce Public School has 18.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Model Farms High School has 13.8.
How do Matthew Pearce Public School and Model Farms High School rank in NSW?
Matthew Pearce Public School is 207th of 1,619 and Model Farms High School is 180th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.