Mayfield West Public School vs Waratah West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.7 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
Waratah West Public School
Waratah West · Government primary · K-6
113 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Mayfield West Public School Mayfield NSW | Waratah West Public School Waratah West NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #548 of 1,619 | #1021 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1684 of 4,908 | #3177 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 342 | 113 |
| Girls / boys | 183 / 159 | 43 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1033 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 12.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 21% |
| Suburb | Mayfield 2304 | Waratah West 2298 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mayfieldw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | waratahwst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mayfield West Public School scores higher on the Success Index (62.6 vs 43.6).
- •Mayfield West Public School has the higher ICSEA (1033 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Waratah West Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 15.7).
- •Mayfield West Public School is the larger school with 342 students compared with 113.
- •Waratah West Public School has grown faster over five years (36% vs 6%).
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 Waratah West Public School?
On the Success Index, Mayfield West Public School ranks higher (62.6 vs 43.6 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 West Public School and Waratah West Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Mayfield and Waratah West 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 Waratah West Public School has 9.0.
How do Mayfield West Public School and Waratah West Public School rank in NSW?
Mayfield West Public School is 548th of 1,619 and Waratah West Public School is 1021st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.