Mortlake Public School vs Strathfield North Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mortlake Public School
Concord · Government primary · K-6
261 students · ICSEA 1081
Strathfield North Public School
North Strathfield · Government primary · K-6
508 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Mortlake Public School Concord NSW | Strathfield North Public School North Strathfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #581 of 1,619 | #84 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1776 of 4,908 | #321 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 261 | 508 |
| Girls / boys | 117 / 144 | 242 / 266 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1081 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 42.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 54% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Concord 2137 | North Strathfield 2137 |
| Council area | Canada Bay | Canada Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mortlake-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | strathfien-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Strathfield North Public School scores higher on the Success Index (78.1 vs 61.7).
- •Strathfield North Public School has the higher ICSEA (1112 vs 1081), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Strathfield North Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.7).
- •Strathfield North Public School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 261.
- •Strathfield North Public School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -30%).
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 Mortlake Public School better than Strathfield North Public School?
On the Success Index, Strathfield North Public School ranks higher (78.1 vs 61.7 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 Mortlake Public School and Strathfield North Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Concord and North Strathfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mortlake Public School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Strathfield North Public School has 12.0.
How do Mortlake Public School and Strathfield North Public School rank in NSW?
Mortlake Public School is 581st of 1,619 and Strathfield North Public School is 84th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.