Matthew Pearce Public School vs Winston Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.9 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
Winston Heights Public School
Winston Hills · Government primary · K-6
304 students · ICSEA 1103
| Measure | Matthew Pearce Public School Baulkham Hills NSW | Winston Heights Public School Winston Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #207 of 1,619 | #445 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #739 of 4,908 | #1344 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,270 | 304 |
| Girls / boys | 585 / 685 | 144 / 160 |
| Foundation intake | 142 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1177 | 1103 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 70% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.8 | 16.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 90% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Baulkham Hills 2153 | Winston Hills 2153 |
| Council area | The Hills | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mattpearce-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | winstonhts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Matthew Pearce Public School scores higher on the Success Index (73.0 vs 66.4).
- •Matthew Pearce Public School has the higher ICSEA (1177 vs 1103), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Winston Heights Public School has fewer students per teacher (18.2 vs 18.7).
- •Matthew Pearce Public School is the larger school with 1,270 students compared with 304.
- •Matthew Pearce Public School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -31%).
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 Winston Heights Public School?
On the Success Index, Matthew Pearce Public School ranks higher (73.0 vs 66.4 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 Winston Heights Public School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Baulkham Hills and Winston 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 Winston Heights Public School has 18.2.
How do Matthew Pearce Public School and Winston Heights Public School rank in NSW?
Matthew Pearce Public School is 207th of 1,619 and Winston Heights Public School is 445th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.