Paterson Public School vs Vacy Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 7.4 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
Vacy Public School
Vacy · Government primary · K-6
106 students · ICSEA 946
| Measure | Paterson Public School Paterson NSW | Vacy Public School Vacy NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #800 of 1,619 | #1369 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2448 of 4,908 | #4210 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 104 | 106 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 55 | 51 / 55 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 946 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 6.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 25% |
| Suburb | Paterson 2421 | Vacy 2421 |
| Council area | Dungog | Dungog |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | paterson-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | vacy-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Paterson Public School scores higher on the Success Index (53.5 vs 28.9).
- •Paterson Public School has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 946), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Vacy Public School is the larger school with 106 students compared with 104.
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 Vacy Public School?
On the Success Index, Paterson Public School ranks higher (53.5 vs 28.9 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 Vacy Public School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Paterson and Vacy 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 Vacy Public School has 16.1.
How do Paterson Public School and Vacy Public School rank in NSW?
Paterson Public School is 800th of 1,619 and Vacy Public School is 1369th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.