St Matthew's Primary School vs Windsor High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Matthew's Primary School
Windsor · Catholic primary · K-6
303 students · ICSEA 1021
Windsor High School
Mcgraths Hill · Government high school · 7-12
642 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | St Matthew's Primary School Windsor NSW | Windsor High School Mcgraths Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #718 of 1,619 | #404 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #2184 of 4,908 | #1118 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 303 | 642 |
| Girls / boys | 154 / 149 | 296 / 346 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 143 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 61 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +46% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1021 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 56.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 15.5 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 21% |
| Suburb | Windsor 2756 | Mcgraths Hill 2756 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stmatthewswindsor.catholic.edu.au | windsor-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.8 vs 32.8).
- •St Matthew's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1021 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Windsor High School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.2).
- •Windsor High School is the larger school with 642 students compared with 303.
- •St Matthew's Primary School has grown faster over five years (46% vs 15%).
- •St Matthew's Primary School is a catholic school while Windsor High 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 St Matthew's Primary School better than Windsor High School?
On the Success Index, St Matthew's Primary School ranks higher (56.8 vs 32.8 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 Matthew's Primary School and Windsor High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Windsor and Mcgraths Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Matthew's Primary School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Windsor High School has 11.4.
How do St Matthew's Primary School and Windsor High School rank in NSW?
St Matthew's Primary School is 718th of 1,619 and Windsor High School is 404th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.