Ambarvale Public School vs Thomas Acres Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ambarvale Public School
Ambarvale · Government primary · K-6
433 students · ICSEA 944
Thomas Acres Public School
Ambarvale · Government primary · K-6
495 students · ICSEA 942
| Measure | Ambarvale Public School Ambarvale NSW | Thomas Acres Public School Ambarvale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1165 of 1,619 | #1389 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3643 of 4,908 | #4257 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 433 | 495 |
| Girls / boys | 211 / 222 | 244 / 251 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 944 | 942 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.4 | 32.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 15% |
| Suburb | Ambarvale 2560 | Ambarvale 2560 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ambarvale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | thomasacre-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Ambarvale Public School scores higher on the Success Index (36.9 vs 28.3).
- •Ambarvale Public School has the higher ICSEA (944 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Thomas Acres Public School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 433.
- •Ambarvale Public School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -7%).
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 Ambarvale Public School better than Thomas Acres Public School?
On the Success Index, Ambarvale Public School ranks higher (36.9 vs 28.3 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 Ambarvale Public School and Thomas Acres Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ambarvale and Ambarvale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ambarvale Public School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thomas Acres Public School has 15.4.
How do Ambarvale Public School and Thomas Acres Public School rank in NSW?
Ambarvale Public School is 1165th of 1,619 and Thomas Acres Public School is 1389th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.