Metford Public School
Metford Public School is a government primary school in Metford, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 887, it sits in the 8th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 265 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 28% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
Metford NSW 2323. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Metford Public School compares
By ICSEA, Metford Public School ranks 1,895th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Hunter River Community School, a government combined school 0.0 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Metford Public School scores 887, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Metford
Metford Public School is located in Metford, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,484/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 4,707.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Metford suburb profileSchools near Metford Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Metford Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maitland Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Metford | 0.4 km | 1047 | 160 higher | 832 |
| Ashtonfield Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Ashtonfield | 1.4 km | 1008 | 121 higher | 514 |
| Hunter Valley Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Ashtonfield | 1.5 km | 1134 | 247 higher | 1,161 |
| St Aloysius Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Chisholm | 2.2 km | 1064 | 177 higher | 614 |
| St Bede's Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Chisholm | 2.4 km | 1030 | 143 higher | 910 |
| Maitland High SchoolGovernment Secondary · East Maitland | 2.4 km | 947 | 60 higher | 958 |
| Tenambit Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tenambit | 2.6 km | 893 | 6 higher | 283 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Metford Public School a government school?
Yes, Metford Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Metford Public School offer?
Metford Public School offers K-6.
What is Metford Public School's ICSEA score?
Metford Public School has an ICSEA score of 887, placing it in the 8th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Metford Public School?
Metford Public School has 265 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Metford Public School?
The nearest schools to Metford Public School are Hunter River Community School (0.0 km), Maitland Christian School (0.4 km), Arise Christian College (0.4 km).
Where is Metford Public School located?
Metford Public School is located in Metford, NSW 2323. Visit the school website at https://metford-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.