Metford Public School vs St Aloysius Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Metford Public School
Metford · Government primary · K-6
265 students · ICSEA 887
St Aloysius Catholic Primary School
Chisholm · Catholic primary · K-6
614 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Metford Public School Metford NSW | St Aloysius Catholic Primary School Chisholm NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1509 of 1,619 | #605 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4582 of 4,908 | #1844 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 265 | 614 |
| Girls / boys | 119 / 146 | 307 / 307 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 887 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 18.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 32.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 12.1 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 28% | 6% |
| Suburb | Metford 2323 | Chisholm 2322 |
| Council area | Maitland | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | metford-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.chisholm.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Aloysius Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.0 vs 23.7).
- •St Aloysius Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 887), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Metford Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 18.9).
- •St Aloysius Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 265.
- •St Aloysius Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -22%).
- •Metford Public School is a government school while St Aloysius Catholic 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 Metford Public School better than St Aloysius Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Aloysius Catholic Primary School ranks higher (61.0 vs 23.7 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 Metford Public School and St Aloysius Catholic Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Metford and Chisholm in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Metford Public School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Aloysius Catholic Primary School has 18.9.
How do Metford Public School and St Aloysius Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Metford Public School is 1509th of 1,619 and St Aloysius Catholic Primary School is 605th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.