Appin Public School vs Douglas Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 7.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Appin Public School
Appin · Government primary · K-6
337 students · ICSEA 989
Douglas Park Public School
Douglas Park · Government primary · K-6
145 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | Appin Public School Appin NSW | Douglas Park Public School Douglas Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1144 of 1,619 | #678 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3586 of 4,908 | #2067 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 337 | 145 |
| Girls / boys | 144 / 193 | 62 / 83 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.7 | 8.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 7% |
| Suburb | Appin 2560 | Douglas Park 2569 |
| Council area | Wollondilly | Wollondilly |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | appin-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | douglaspk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Douglas Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (58.3 vs 37.7).
- •Douglas Park Public School has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Douglas Park Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.1).
- •Appin Public School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 145.
- •Douglas Park Public School has grown faster over five years (17% 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 Appin Public School better than Douglas Park Public School?
On the Success Index, Douglas Park Public School ranks higher (58.3 vs 37.7 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 Appin Public School and Douglas Park Public School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Appin and Douglas Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Appin Public School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Douglas Park Public School has 16.3.
How do Appin Public School and Douglas Park Public School rank in NSW?
Appin Public School is 1144th of 1,619 and Douglas Park Public School is 678th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.