Mount Pritchard East Public School vs Scone Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 206 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Pritchard East Public School
Mount Pritchard · Government primary · K-6
214 students · ICSEA 943
Scone Public School
Scone · Government primary · K-6
400 students · ICSEA 943
| Measure | Mount Pritchard East Public School Mount Pritchard NSW | Scone Public School Scone NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1294 of 1,619 | #1307 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4011 of 4,908 | #4038 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 214 | 400 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 121 | 187 / 213 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 943 | 943 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 26.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 68% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 18% |
| Suburb | Mount Pritchard 2170 | Scone 2337 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Upper Hunter |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | mtpritche-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | scone-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (31.6 vs 31.2).
- •Mount Pritchard East Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.2).
- •Scone Public School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 214.
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 Pritchard East Public School better than Scone Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mount Pritchard East Public School and Scone Public School?
About 206 km in a straight line, between Mount Pritchard and Scone in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Pritchard East Public School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Scone Public School has 15.2.
How do Mount Pritchard East Public School and Scone Public School rank in NSW?
Mount Pritchard East Public School is 1294th of 1,619 and Scone Public School is 1307th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.