Mayfield East Public School vs Tighes Hill Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km 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
Tighes Hill Public School
Tighes Hill · Government primary · K-6
358 students · ICSEA 1104
| Measure | Mayfield East Public School Mayfield East NSW | Tighes Hill Public School Tighes Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #585 of 1,619 | #268 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1787 of 4,908 | #914 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 343 | 358 |
| Girls / boys | 183 / 160 | 164 / 194 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +32% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1044 | 1104 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 6% |
| Suburb | Mayfield East 2304 | Tighes Hill 2297 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mayfielde-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tigheshill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Tighes Hill Public School scores higher on the Success Index (71.1 vs 61.6).
- •Tighes Hill Public School has the higher ICSEA (1104 vs 1044), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tighes Hill Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.9).
- •Tighes Hill Public School is the larger school with 358 students compared with 343.
- •Mayfield East Public School has grown faster over five years (32% vs -2%).
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 Tighes Hill Public School?
On the Success Index, Tighes Hill Public School ranks higher (71.1 vs 61.6 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 Mayfield East Public School and Tighes Hill Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Mayfield East and Tighes Hill 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 Tighes Hill Public School has 17.2.
How do Mayfield East Public School and Tighes Hill Public School rank in NSW?
Mayfield East Public School is 585th of 1,619 and Tighes Hill Public School is 268th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.