Mortlake Public School vs The McDonald College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.8 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
The McDonald College
North Strathfield · Independent combined · 1-12
265 students · ICSEA 1123
| Measure | Mortlake Public School Concord NSW | The McDonald College North Strathfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #581 of 1,619 | #60 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1776 of 4,908 | #172 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | 1-12 |
| Students | 261 | 265 |
| Girls / boys | 117 / 144 | 159 / 106 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 30 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 60 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1081 | 1123 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 27.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 21.5 |
| Language background other than English | 54% | 34% |
| 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 | www.mcdonald.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •The McDonald College scores higher on the Success Index (75.5 vs 61.7).
- •The McDonald College has the higher ICSEA (1123 vs 1081), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The McDonald College has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 14.7).
- •The McDonald College is the larger school with 265 students compared with 261.
- •The McDonald College has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -30%).
- •Mortlake Public School is a government school while The McDonald College is an independent 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 Mortlake Public School better than The McDonald College?
On the Success Index, The McDonald College ranks higher (75.5 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 The McDonald College?
About 1.8 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 The McDonald College has 9.7.
How do Mortlake Public School and The McDonald College rank in NSW?
Mortlake Public School is 581st of 1,619 and The McDonald College is 60th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.