Annangrove Public School vs Ashfield Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 30 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Annangrove Public School
Annangrove · Government primary · K-6
142 students · ICSEA 1096
Ashfield Public School
Ashfield · Government primary · K-6
474 students · ICSEA 1096
| Measure | Annangrove Public School Annangrove NSW | Ashfield Public School Ashfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #209 of 1,619 | #319 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #746 of 4,908 | #1062 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 142 | 474 |
| Girls / boys | 88 / 54 | 214 / 260 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 70 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1096 | 1096 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 30.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 75% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Annangrove 2156 | Ashfield 2131 |
| Council area | The Hills | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | annangrove-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | ashfield-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Annangrove Public School scores higher on the Success Index (72.9 vs 69.4).
- •Annangrove Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.8).
- •Ashfield Public School is the larger school with 474 students compared with 142.
- •Annangrove Public School has grown faster over five years (7% vs 1%).
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 Annangrove Public School better than Ashfield Public School?
On the Success Index, Annangrove Public School ranks higher (72.9 vs 69.4 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 Annangrove Public School and Ashfield Public School?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Annangrove and Ashfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Annangrove Public School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ashfield Public School has 15.8.
How do Annangrove Public School and Ashfield Public School rank in NSW?
Annangrove Public School is 209th of 1,619 and Ashfield Public School is 319th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.