Millfield Public School vs Paxton Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Millfield Public School
Millfield · Government primary · K-6
101 students · ICSEA 932
Paxton Public School
Paxton · Government primary · K-6
80 students · ICSEA 926
| Measure | Millfield Public School Millfield NSW | Paxton Public School Paxton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1474 of 1,619 | #1381 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4490 of 4,908 | #4239 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 101 | 80 |
| Girls / boys | 45 / 56 | 42 / 38 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 932 | 926 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 23% |
| Suburb | Millfield 2325 | Paxton 2325 |
| Council area | Cessnock | Cessnock |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | millfield-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | paxton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Paxton Public School scores higher on the Success Index (28.6 vs 25.1).
- •Millfield Public School has the higher ICSEA (932 vs 926), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Paxton Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 19.1).
- •Millfield Public School is the larger school with 101 students compared with 80.
- •Paxton Public School has grown faster over five years (25% vs 17%).
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 Millfield Public School better than Paxton Public School?
On the Success Index, Paxton Public School ranks higher (28.6 vs 25.1 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 Millfield Public School and Paxton Public School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Millfield and Paxton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Millfield Public School has 19.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Paxton Public School has 15.4.
How do Millfield Public School and Paxton Public School rank in NSW?
Millfield Public School is 1474th of 1,619 and Paxton Public School is 1381st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.