Milperra Public School vs Paterson Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 160 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Milperra Public School
Milperra · Government primary · K-6
317 students · ICSEA 1027
Paterson Public School
Paterson · Government primary · K-6
104 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Milperra Public School Milperra NSW | Paterson Public School Paterson NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #659 of 1,619 | #800 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2010 of 4,908 | #2448 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 317 | 104 |
| Girls / boys | 156 / 161 | 49 / 55 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 6.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Milperra 2214 | Paterson 2421 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Dungog |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | milperra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | paterson-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Milperra Public School scores higher on the Success Index (59.0 vs 53.5).
- •Milperra Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.3).
- •Milperra Public School is the larger school with 317 students compared with 104.
- •Milperra Public School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -7%).
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 Milperra Public School better than Paterson Public School?
On the Success Index, Milperra Public School ranks higher (59.0 vs 53.5 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 Milperra Public School and Paterson Public School?
About 160 km in a straight line, between Milperra and Paterson in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Milperra Public School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Paterson Public School has 16.3.
How do Milperra Public School and Paterson Public School rank in NSW?
Milperra Public School is 659th of 1,619 and Paterson Public School is 800th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.