Rathmines Public School vs Toronto High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rathmines Public School
Rathmines · Government primary · K-6
311 students · ICSEA 996
Toronto High School
Toronto · Government high school · 7-12
952 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | Rathmines Public School Rathmines NSW | Toronto High School Toronto NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1115 of 1,619 | #353 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3490 of 4,908 | #997 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 311 | 952 |
| Girls / boys | 145 / 166 | 433 / 519 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 173 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 99 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 78.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 21.8 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 18% |
| Suburb | Rathmines 2283 | Toronto 2283 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | rathmines-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | toronto-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Rathmines Public School scores higher on the Success Index (39.1 vs 38.1).
- •Rathmines Public School has the higher ICSEA (996 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Toronto High School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.2).
- •Toronto High School is the larger school with 952 students compared with 311.
- •Toronto High School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -13%).
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 Rathmines Public School better than Toronto High School?
On the Success Index, Rathmines Public School ranks higher (39.1 vs 38.1 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 Rathmines Public School and Toronto High School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Rathmines and Toronto in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rathmines Public School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toronto High School has 12.1.
How do Rathmines Public School and Toronto High School rank in NSW?
Rathmines Public School is 1115th of 1,619 and Toronto High School is 353rd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.