Paterson Public School vs Sefton Infants School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 154 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Paterson Public School
Paterson · Government primary · K-6
104 students · ICSEA 1027
Sefton Infants School
Sefton · Government primary · P-2
93 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Paterson Public School Paterson NSW | Sefton Infants School Sefton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #800 of 1,619 | #707 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2448 of 4,908 | #2162 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-2 |
| Students | 104 | 93 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 55 | 39 / 54 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 8.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 10.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.6 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 92% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Paterson 2421 | Sefton 2162 |
| Council area | Dungog | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | paterson-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | seftoninf-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Sefton Infants School scores higher on the Success Index (57.0 vs 53.5).
- •Sefton Infants School has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 16.3).
- •Paterson Public School is the larger school with 104 students compared with 93.
- •Paterson Public School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -16%).
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 Paterson Public School better than Sefton Infants School?
On the Success Index, Sefton Infants School ranks higher (57.0 vs 53.5 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 Paterson Public School and Sefton Infants School?
About 154 km in a straight line, between Paterson and Sefton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Paterson Public School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sefton Infants School has 8.8.
How do Paterson Public School and Sefton Infants School rank in NSW?
Paterson Public School is 800th of 1,619 and Sefton Infants School is 707th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.