St Matthew's Primary School vs Windsor Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 135 m 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 Public School
Windsor · Government primary · K-6
125 students · ICSEA 944
| Measure | St Matthew's Primary School Windsor NSW | Windsor Public School Windsor NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #718 of 1,619 | #1164 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2184 of 4,908 | #3642 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 303 | 125 |
| Girls / boys | 154 / 149 | 58 / 67 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +46% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1021 | 944 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 9.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 22% |
| Suburb | Windsor 2756 | Windsor 2756 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stmatthewswindsor.catholic.edu.au | windsor-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.8 vs 37.0).
- •St Matthew's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1021 vs 944), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Matthew's Primary School is the larger school with 303 students compared with 125.
- •St Matthew's Primary School has grown faster over five years (46% vs -16%).
- •St Matthew's Primary School is a catholic school while Windsor 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 St Matthew's Primary School better than Windsor Public School?
On the Success Index, St Matthew's Primary School ranks higher (56.8 vs 37.0 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 St Matthew's Primary School and Windsor Public School?
About 135 m in a straight line, between Windsor and Windsor 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 Public School has 13.2.
How do St Matthew's Primary School and Windsor Public School rank in NSW?
St Matthew's Primary School is 718th of 1,619 and Windsor Public School is 1164th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.