Mayfield East Public School vs St Columban's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 652 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mayfield East Public School
Mayfield East · Government primary · K-6
343 students · ICSEA 1044
St Columban's Primary School
Mayfield · Catholic primary · K-6
162 students · ICSEA 1034
| Measure | Mayfield East Public School Mayfield East NSW | St Columban's Primary School Mayfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #585 of 1,619 | #672 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1787 of 4,908 | #2052 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 343 | 162 |
| Girls / boys | 183 / 160 | 77 / 85 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1044 | 1034 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 10.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 6% |
| Suburb | Mayfield East 2304 | Mayfield 2304 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mayfielde-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mayfieldsc.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mayfield East Public School scores higher on the Success Index (61.6 vs 58.5).
- •Mayfield East Public School has the higher ICSEA (1044 vs 1034), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Columban's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.9).
- •Mayfield East Public School is the larger school with 343 students compared with 162.
- •Mayfield East Public School has grown faster over five years (32% vs 7%).
- •Mayfield East Public School is a government school while St Columban'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 Mayfield East Public School better than St Columban's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mayfield East Public School ranks higher (61.6 vs 58.5 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 Mayfield East Public School and St Columban's Primary School?
About 652 m in a straight line, between Mayfield East and Mayfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mayfield East Public School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Columban's Primary School has 15.9.
How do Mayfield East Public School and St Columban's Primary School rank in NSW?
Mayfield East Public School is 585th of 1,619 and St Columban's Primary School is 672nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.