Mayfield West Public School vs St Columban's Primary 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 West Public School
Mayfield · Government primary · P-6
342 students · ICSEA 1033
St Columban's Primary School
Mayfield · Catholic primary · K-6
162 students · ICSEA 1034
| Measure | Mayfield West Public School Mayfield NSW | St Columban's Primary School Mayfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #548 of 1,619 | #672 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1684 of 4,908 | #2052 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 342 | 162 |
| Girls / boys | 183 / 159 | 77 / 85 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1033 | 1034 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 10.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 6% |
| Suburb | Mayfield 2304 | Mayfield 2304 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mayfieldw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mayfieldsc.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mayfield West Public School scores higher on the Success Index (62.6 vs 58.5).
- •St Columban's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1034 vs 1033), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mayfield West Public School is the larger school with 342 students compared with 162.
- •Mayfield West 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 West Public School better than St Columban's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mayfield West Public School ranks higher (62.6 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 West Public School and St Columban's Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Mayfield and Mayfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mayfield West Public School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Columban's Primary School has 15.9.
How do Mayfield West Public School and St Columban's Primary School rank in NSW?
Mayfield West Public School is 548th 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.