Mulgoa Public School vs Nepean Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 834 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mulgoa Public School
Mulgoa · Government primary · K-6
103 students · ICSEA 980
Nepean Christian School
Mulgoa · Independent combined · K-12
541 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Mulgoa Public School Mulgoa NSW | Nepean Christian School Mulgoa NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1173 of 1,619 | #210 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #3662 of 4,908 | #665 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 103 | 541 |
| Girls / boys | 51 / 52 | 257 / 284 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 58 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 13 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 37.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 24.6 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 4% |
| Suburb | Mulgoa 2745 | Mulgoa 2745 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | mulgoa-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.nepean.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nepean Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (49.8 vs 36.7).
- •Nepean Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 980), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nepean Christian School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.3).
- •Nepean Christian School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 103.
- •Mulgoa Public School has grown faster over five years (16% vs 8%).
- •Mulgoa Public School is a government school while Nepean Christian School 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 Mulgoa Public School better than Nepean Christian School?
On the Success Index, Nepean Christian School ranks higher (49.8 vs 36.7 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 Mulgoa Public School and Nepean Christian School?
About 834 m in a straight line, between Mulgoa and Mulgoa in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mulgoa Public School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nepean Christian School has 14.3.
How do Mulgoa Public School and Nepean Christian School rank in NSW?
Mulgoa Public School is 1173rd of 1,619 and Nepean Christian School is 210th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.