Mount Pleasant Public School vs Plattsburg Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 70 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Pleasant Public School
Singleton · Government primary · K-6
56 students · ICSEA 910
Plattsburg Public School
Wallsend · Government primary · K-6
195 students · ICSEA 910
| Measure | Mount Pleasant Public School Singleton NSW | Plattsburg Public School Wallsend NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1455 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4444 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 56 | 195 |
| Girls / boys | 25 / 31 | 91 / 104 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 910 | 910 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 13.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 32% | 23% |
| Suburb | Singleton 2330 | Wallsend 2287 |
| Council area | Singleton | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | mtpleasant-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | plattsburg-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Plattsburg Public School scores higher on the Success Index (25.8 vs 23.7).
- •Plattsburg Public School is the larger school with 195 students compared with 56.
- •Mount Pleasant Public School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -14%).
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 Pleasant Public School better than Plattsburg Public School?
On the Success Index, Plattsburg Public School ranks higher (25.8 vs 23.7 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 Mount Pleasant Public School and Plattsburg Public School?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Singleton and Wallsend in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Pleasant Public School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Plattsburg Public School has 14.2.
How do Mount Pleasant Public School and Plattsburg Public School rank in NSW?
Mount Pleasant Public School is unranked and Plattsburg Public School is 1455th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.