Scone Grammar School vs St Mary's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 805 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
St Mary's Primary School
Scone · Catholic primary · K-6
138 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Scone Grammar School Scone NSW | St Mary's Primary School Scone NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #204 of 314 | #919 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #653 of 1,259 | #2843 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 692 | 138 |
| Girls / boys | 344 / 348 | 66 / 72 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | 83 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 38 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1025 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.4 | 12.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 11% |
| Suburb | Scone 2337 | Scone 2337 |
| Council area | Upper Hunter | Upper Hunter |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sgs.nsw.edu.au | scone.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Scone Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (50.2 vs 48.0).
- •Scone Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1025 vs 1002), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.2).
- •Scone Grammar School is the larger school with 692 students compared with 138.
- •Scone Grammar School has grown faster over five years (28% vs -33%).
- •Scone Grammar School is a independent school while St Mary's Primary School is a catholic 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 St Mary's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Scone Grammar School ranks higher (50.2 vs 48.0 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 Scone Grammar School and St Mary's Primary School?
About 805 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 St Mary's Primary School has 11.0.
How do Scone Grammar School and St Mary's Primary School rank in NSW?
Scone Grammar School is 204th of 314 and St Mary's Primary School is 919th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.