Middle Dural Public School vs St Madeleine's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Middle Dural Public School
Middle Dural · Government primary · K-6
31 students · ICSEA 1007
St Madeleine's Primary School
Kenthurst · Catholic primary · K-6
388 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Middle Dural Public School Middle Dural NSW | St Madeleine's Primary School Kenthurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #398 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1234 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 31 | 388 |
| Girls / boys | 14 / 17 | 213 / 175 |
| Foundation intake | – | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 26.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.1 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 2% |
| Suburb | Middle Dural 2158 | Kenthurst 2156 |
| Council area | Hornsby | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | middledura-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stmadeleineskenthurst.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Madeleine's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.7 vs 48.3).
- •St Madeleine's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Middle Dural Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.5).
- •St Madeleine's Primary School is the larger school with 388 students compared with 31.
- •St Madeleine's Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -18%).
- •Middle Dural Public School is a government school while St Madeleine'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 Middle Dural Public School better than St Madeleine's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Madeleine's Primary School ranks higher (67.7 vs 48.3 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 Middle Dural Public School and St Madeleine's Primary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Middle Dural and Kenthurst in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Middle Dural Public School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Madeleine's Primary School has 14.5.
How do Middle Dural Public School and St Madeleine's Primary School rank in NSW?
Middle Dural Public School is unranked and St Madeleine's Primary School is 398th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.