Millthorpe Public School vs Padstow Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 180 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Millthorpe Public School
Millthorpe · Government primary · K-6
235 students · ICSEA 1053
Padstow Heights Public School
Padstow · Government primary · K-6
297 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | Millthorpe Public School Millthorpe NSW | Padstow Heights Public School Padstow NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #703 of 1,619 | #706 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2150 of 4,908 | #2161 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 235 | 297 |
| Girls / boys | 118 / 117 | 126 / 171 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1053 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 2% |
| Suburb | Millthorpe 2798 | Padstow 2211 |
| Council area | Blayney | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | millthorpe-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | padstowhts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (57.1 vs 57.0).
- •Padstow Heights Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.5).
- •Padstow Heights Public School is the larger school with 297 students compared with 235.
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 Millthorpe Public School better than Padstow Heights Public 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 Millthorpe Public School and Padstow Heights Public School?
About 180 km in a straight line, between Millthorpe and Padstow in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Millthorpe Public School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Padstow Heights Public School has 15.6.
How do Millthorpe Public School and Padstow Heights Public School rank in NSW?
Millthorpe Public School is 703rd of 1,619 and Padstow Heights Public School is 706th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.