Middleton Public School vs Parkes High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 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 High School
Parkes · Government high school · 7-12
467 students · ICSEA 894
| Measure | Middleton Public School Parkes NSW | Parkes High School Parkes NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1510 of 1,619 | #500 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4589 of 4,908 | #1362 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 173 | 467 |
| Girls / boys | 88 / 85 | 211 / 256 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 92 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 47 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 891 | 894 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 8.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 58.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 16.8 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 34% | 32% |
| Suburb | Parkes 2870 | Parkes 2870 |
| Council area | Parkes | Parkes |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | middleton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | parkes-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (23.6 vs 23.1).
- •Parkes High School has the higher ICSEA (894 vs 891), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Parkes High School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 14.4).
- •Parkes High School is the larger school with 467 students compared with 173.
- •Middleton Public School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -18%).
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 High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Middleton Public School and Parkes High School?
About 1.2 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 High School has 8.0.
How do Middleton Public School and Parkes High School rank in NSW?
Middleton Public School is 1510th of 1,619 and Parkes High School is 500th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.