Milton Public School vs Peakhurst West 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.
Milton Public School
Milton · Government primary · K-6
823 students · ICSEA 1024
Peakhurst West Public School
Peakhurst · Government primary · K-6
291 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Milton Public School Milton NSW | Peakhurst West Public School Peakhurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #758 of 1,619 | #742 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2315 of 4,908 | #2272 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 823 | 291 |
| Girls / boys | 382 / 441 | 109 / 182 |
| Foundation intake | 130 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1024 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.1 | 19.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 61% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 5% |
| Suburb | Milton 2538 | Peakhurst 2210 |
| Council area | Shoalhaven | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | milton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | peakhurstw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (55.1 vs 55.7).
- •Milton Public School has the higher ICSEA (1024 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Peakhurst West Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.8).
- •Milton Public School is the larger school with 823 students compared with 291.
- •Milton Public School has grown faster over five years (17% vs 2%).
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 Milton Public School better than Peakhurst West 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 Milton Public School and Peakhurst West Public School?
About 160 km in a straight line, between Milton and Peakhurst in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Milton Public School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Peakhurst West Public School has 15.2.
How do Milton Public School and Peakhurst West Public School rank in NSW?
Milton Public School is 758th of 1,619 and Peakhurst West Public School is 742nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.