Millthorpe Public School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Blayney
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 11 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Blayney
Blayney · Catholic primary · K-6
157 students · ICSEA 970
| Measure | Millthorpe Public School Millthorpe NSW | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Blayney Blayney NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #703 of 1,619 | #1044 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2150 of 4,908 | #3265 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 235 | 157 |
| Girls / boys | 118 / 117 | 73 / 84 |
| 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% | +101% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1053 | 970 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 10.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 11% |
| Suburb | Millthorpe 2798 | Blayney 2799 |
| Council area | Blayney | Blayney |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | millthorpe-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stjosephsblayney.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Millthorpe Public School scores higher on the Success Index (57.1 vs 42.3).
- •Millthorpe Public School has the higher ICSEA (1053 vs 970), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Blayney has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.5).
- •Millthorpe Public School is the larger school with 235 students compared with 157.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Blayney has grown faster over five years (101% vs -23%).
- •Millthorpe Public School is a government school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Blayney 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 Millthorpe Public School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Blayney?
On the Success Index, Millthorpe Public School ranks higher (57.1 vs 42.3 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 Millthorpe Public School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Blayney?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Millthorpe and Blayney 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Blayney has 15.0.
How do Millthorpe Public School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Blayney rank in NSW?
Millthorpe Public School is 703rd of 1,619 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Blayney is 1044th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.