St Matthew's Primary School vs Windsor South Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 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 South Public School
South Windsor · Government primary · K-6
333 students · ICSEA 858
| Measure | St Matthew's Primary School Windsor NSW | Windsor South Public School South Windsor NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #718 of 1,619 | #1562 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2184 of 4,908 | #4716 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 303 | 333 |
| Girls / boys | 154 / 149 | 168 / 165 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +46% | +46% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1021 | 858 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 21.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 32% |
| Suburb | Windsor 2756 | South Windsor 2756 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stmatthewswindsor.catholic.edu.au | windsorsth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.8 vs 21.4).
- •St Matthew's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1021 vs 858), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Matthew's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.8).
- •Windsor South Public School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 303.
- •St Matthew's Primary School is a catholic school while Windsor South 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 South Public School?
On the Success Index, St Matthew's Primary School ranks higher (56.8 vs 21.4 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 South Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Windsor and South 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 South Public School has 15.8.
How do St Matthew's Primary School and Windsor South Public School rank in NSW?
St Matthew's Primary School is 718th of 1,619 and Windsor South Public School is 1562nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.