St Mary's Primary School vs St Matthew's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 264 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Primary School
Moruya · Catholic primary · K-6
174 students · ICSEA 1020
St Matthew's Primary School
Windsor · Catholic primary · K-6
303 students · ICSEA 1021
| Measure | St Mary's Primary School Moruya NSW | St Matthew's Primary School Windsor NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #747 of 1,619 | #718 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2285 of 4,908 | #2184 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 174 | 303 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 94 | 154 / 149 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | +46% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 1021 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 22.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 12.3 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 5% |
| Suburb | Moruya 2537 | Windsor 2756 |
| Council area | Eurobodalla | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stmarysmoruya.nsw.edu.au | www.stmatthewswindsor.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.8 vs 55.6).
- •St Matthew's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1021 vs 1020), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Matthew's Primary School is the larger school with 303 students compared with 174.
- •St Matthew's Primary School has grown faster over five years (46% vs -30%).
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 St Mary's Primary School better than St Matthew's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Matthew's Primary School ranks higher (56.8 vs 55.6 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 St Mary's Primary School and St Matthew's Primary School?
About 264 km in a straight line, between Moruya and Windsor in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's Primary School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Matthew's Primary School has 13.2.
How do St Mary's Primary School and St Matthew's Primary School rank in NSW?
St Mary's Primary School is 747th of 1,619 and St Matthew's Primary School is 718th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.