Appin Public School vs St Helens Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 9.9 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
St Helens Park Public School
St Helens Park · Government primary · K-6
363 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Appin Public School Appin NSW | St Helens Park Public School St Helens Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1144 of 1,619 | #1175 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3586 of 4,908 | #3664 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 337 | 363 |
| Girls / boys | 144 / 193 | 168 / 195 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.7 | 25.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 15% |
| Suburb | Appin 2560 | St Helens Park 2560 |
| Council area | Wollondilly | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | appin-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sthelenspk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Appin Public School scores higher on the Success Index (37.7 vs 36.7).
- •Appin Public School has the higher ICSEA (989 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Helens Park Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.1).
- •St Helens Park Public School is the larger school with 363 students compared with 337.
- •Appin Public School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -12%).
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 St Helens Park Public School?
On the Success Index, Appin Public School ranks higher (37.7 vs 36.7 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 St Helens Park Public School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Appin and St Helens 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 St Helens Park Public School has 14.5.
How do Appin Public School and St Helens Park Public School rank in NSW?
Appin Public School is 1144th of 1,619 and St Helens Park Public School is 1175th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.