Ambarvale Public School vs Windsor Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 53 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
Windsor Public School
Windsor · Government primary · K-6
125 students · ICSEA 944
| Measure | Ambarvale Public School Ambarvale NSW | Windsor Public School Windsor NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1165 of 1,619 | #1164 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3643 of 4,908 | #3642 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 433 | 125 |
| Girls / boys | 211 / 222 | 58 / 67 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 944 | 944 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.4 | 9.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 22% |
| Suburb | Ambarvale 2560 | Windsor 2756 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ambarvale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | windsor-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (36.9 vs 37.0).
- •Windsor Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.8).
- •Ambarvale Public School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 125.
- •Ambarvale Public School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -16%).
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 Windsor Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ambarvale Public School and Windsor Public School?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Ambarvale and Windsor 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 Windsor Public School has 13.2.
How do Ambarvale Public School and Windsor Public School rank in NSW?
Ambarvale Public School is 1165th of 1,619 and Windsor Public School is 1164th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.