Scone Grammar School vs Scone Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 184 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Scone Grammar School
Scone · Independent combined · K-12
692 students · ICSEA 1025
Scone Public School
Scone · Government primary · K-6
400 students · ICSEA 943
| Measure | Scone Grammar School Scone NSW | Scone Public School Scone NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #204 of 314 | #1307 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #653 of 1,259 | #4038 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 692 | 400 |
| Girls / boys | 344 / 348 | 187 / 213 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | 83 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 38 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1025 | 943 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.4 | 26.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 18% |
| Suburb | Scone 2337 | Scone 2337 |
| Council area | Upper Hunter | Upper Hunter |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sgs.nsw.edu.au | scone-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Scone Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (50.2 vs 31.2).
- •Scone Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1025 vs 943), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Scone Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.2).
- •Scone Grammar School is the larger school with 692 students compared with 400.
- •Scone Grammar School has grown faster over five years (28% vs -1%).
- •Scone Grammar School is a independent school while Scone Public School is a government 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 Scone Grammar School better than Scone Public School?
On the Success Index, Scone Grammar School ranks higher (50.2 vs 31.2 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 Scone Grammar School and Scone Public School?
About 184 m in a straight line, between Scone and Scone in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Scone Grammar School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Scone Public School has 15.2.
How do Scone Grammar School and Scone Public School rank in NSW?
Scone Grammar School is 204th of 314 and Scone Public School is 1307th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.