Middleton Public School vs Parkes East Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Middleton Public School
Parkes · Government primary · K-6
173 students · ICSEA 891
Parkes East Public School
Parkes · Government primary · K-6
281 students · ICSEA 949
| Measure | Middleton Public School Parkes NSW | Parkes East Public School Parkes NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1510 of 1,619 | #1267 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4589 of 4,908 | #3939 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 173 | 281 |
| Girls / boys | 88 / 85 | 141 / 140 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 891 | 949 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 18.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 3.7 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 34% | 25% |
| Suburb | Parkes 2870 | Parkes 2870 |
| Council area | Parkes | Parkes |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | middleton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | parkeseast-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Parkes East Public School scores higher on the Success Index (32.7 vs 23.6).
- •Parkes East Public School has the higher ICSEA (949 vs 891), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Middleton Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.2).
- •Parkes East Public School is the larger school with 281 students compared with 173.
- •Middleton Public School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -20%).
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 Middleton Public School better than Parkes East Public School?
On the Success Index, Parkes East Public School ranks higher (32.7 vs 23.6 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 Middleton Public School and Parkes East Public School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Parkes and Parkes in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Middleton Public School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parkes East Public School has 15.2.
How do Middleton Public School and Parkes East Public School rank in NSW?
Middleton Public School is 1510th of 1,619 and Parkes East Public School is 1267th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.