Metella Road Public School vs St Anthony's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Metella Road Public School
Toongabbie · Government primary · K-6
676 students · ICSEA 1072
St Anthony's Primary School
Girraween · Catholic primary · K-6
385 students · ICSEA 1129
| Measure | Metella Road Public School Toongabbie NSW | St Anthony's Primary School Girraween NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #652 of 1,619 | #54 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1990 of 4,908 | #233 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 676 | 385 |
| Girls / boys | 319 / 357 | 179 / 206 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1072 | 1129 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.4 | 25.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Toongabbie 2146 | Girraween 2145 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | metellard-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stanthonysgirraween.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.3 vs 59.2).
- •St Anthony's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1129 vs 1072), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Anthony's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 19.1).
- •Metella Road Public School is the larger school with 676 students compared with 385.
- •St Anthony's Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -8%).
- •Metella Road Public School is a government school while St Anthony'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 Metella Road Public School better than St Anthony's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Anthony's Primary School ranks higher (79.3 vs 59.2 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 Metella Road Public School and St Anthony's Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Toongabbie and Girraween in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Metella Road Public School has 19.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Anthony's Primary School has 15.3.
How do Metella Road Public School and St Anthony's Primary School rank in NSW?
Metella Road Public School is 652nd of 1,619 and St Anthony's Primary School is 54th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.