Metella Road Public School vs Toongabbie Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 948 m 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
Toongabbie Christian College
Toongabbie · Independent combined · K-12
1,242 students · ICSEA 1106
| Measure | Metella Road Public School Toongabbie NSW | Toongabbie Christian College Toongabbie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #652 of 1,619 | #71 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1990 of 4,908 | #202 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 676 | 1,242 |
| Girls / boys | 319 / 357 | 652 / 590 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 139 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 74 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1072 | 1106 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.4 | 100.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 50.0 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Toongabbie 2146 | Toongabbie 2146 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | metellard-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.tcc.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Toongabbie Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (73.7 vs 59.2).
- •Toongabbie Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1106 vs 1072), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Toongabbie Christian College has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 19.1).
- •Toongabbie Christian College is the larger school with 1,242 students compared with 676.
- •Toongabbie Christian College has grown faster over five years (28% vs -8%).
- •Metella Road Public School is a government school while Toongabbie Christian College is an independent 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 Toongabbie Christian College?
On the Success Index, Toongabbie Christian College ranks higher (73.7 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 Toongabbie Christian College?
About 948 m in a straight line, between Toongabbie and Toongabbie 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 Toongabbie Christian College has 12.4.
How do Metella Road Public School and Toongabbie Christian College rank in NSW?
Metella Road Public School is 652nd of 1,619 and Toongabbie Christian College is 71st of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.