Moree Public School vs St Philomena's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 774 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Moree Public School
Moree · Government primary · K-6
432 students · ICSEA 862
St Philomena's School
Moree · Catholic combined · K-10
336 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Moree Public School Moree NSW | St Philomena's School Moree NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1501 of 1,619 | #282 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #4562 of 4,908 | #1054 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-10 |
| Students | 432 | 336 |
| Girls / boys | 197 / 235 | 160 / 176 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 28 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 862 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.7 | 32.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 18.9 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 45% | 26% |
| Suburb | Moree 2400 | Moree 2400 |
| Council area | Moree Plains | Moree Plains |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | moree-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stphilomenasmoree.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Philomena's School scores higher on the Success Index (30.9 vs 24.0).
- •St Philomena's School has the higher ICSEA (952 vs 862), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Philomena's School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.8).
- •Moree Public School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 336.
- •St Philomena's School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -19%).
- •Moree Public School is a government school while St Philomena's School 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 Moree Public School better than St Philomena's School?
On the Success Index, St Philomena's School ranks higher (30.9 vs 24.0 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 Moree Public School and St Philomena's School?
About 774 m in a straight line, between Moree and Moree in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Moree Public School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Philomena's School has 10.3.
How do Moree Public School and St Philomena's School rank in NSW?
Moree Public School is 1501st of 1,619 and St Philomena's School is 282nd of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.