Nillo Infants School vs Rutherford Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nillo Infants School
Lorn · Government primary · K-2
52 students · ICSEA 1076
Rutherford Public School
Rutherford · Government primary · K-6
1,007 students · ICSEA 933
| Measure | Nillo Infants School Lorn NSW | Rutherford Public School Rutherford NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1568 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4730 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-2 | K-6 |
| Students | 52 | 1,007 |
| Girls / boys | 26 / 26 | 489 / 518 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 139 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1076 | 933 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 17.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 56.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 10.9 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 24% |
| Suburb | Lorn 2320 | Rutherford 2320 |
| Council area | Maitland | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | nilloinf-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | rutherford-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Nillo Infants School scores higher on the Success Index (68.0 vs 21.0).
- •Nillo Infants School has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 933), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nillo Infants School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 17.8).
- •Rutherford Public School is the larger school with 1,007 students compared with 52.
- •Rutherford Public School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -2%).
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 Nillo Infants School better than Rutherford Public School?
On the Success Index, Nillo Infants School ranks higher (68.0 vs 21.0 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 Nillo Infants School and Rutherford Public School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Lorn and Rutherford in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nillo Infants School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rutherford Public School has 17.8.
How do Nillo Infants School and Rutherford Public School rank in NSW?
Nillo Infants School is unranked and Rutherford Public School is 1568th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.