Mount Hutton Public School vs St Mary's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Hutton Public School
Mount Hutton · Government primary · K-6
166 students · ICSEA 940
St Mary's Primary School
Warners Bay · Catholic primary · K-6
418 students · ICSEA 1093
| Measure | Mount Hutton Public School Mount Hutton NSW | St Mary's Primary School Warners Bay NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1185 of 1,619 | #513 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3693 of 4,908 | #1565 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 166 | 418 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 80 | 203 / 215 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 940 | 1093 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 18.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.7 | 22.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 5% |
| Suburb | Mount Hutton 2290 | Warners Bay 2282 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mthutton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | warnersbay.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.9 vs 36.2).
- •St Mary's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1093 vs 940), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Hutton Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 18.3).
- •St Mary's Primary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 166.
- •Mount Hutton Public School is a government school while St Mary's Primary 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 Mount Hutton Public School better than St Mary's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Primary School ranks higher (63.9 vs 36.2 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 Mount Hutton Public School and St Mary's Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Mount Hutton and Warners Bay in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Hutton Public School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Primary School has 18.3.
How do Mount Hutton Public School and St Mary's Primary School rank in NSW?
Mount Hutton Public School is 1185th of 1,619 and St Mary's Primary School is 513th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.