Arcadia Vale Public School vs Sackville Street Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 125 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Arcadia Vale Public School
Arcadia Vale · Government primary · K-6
171 students · ICSEA 971
Sackville Street Public School
Ingleburn · Government primary · K-6
474 students · ICSEA 971
| Measure | Arcadia Vale Public School Arcadia Vale NSW | Sackville Street Public School Ingleburn NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1051 of 1,619 | #1279 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3291 of 4,908 | #3966 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 171 | 474 |
| Girls / boys | 77 / 94 | 237 / 237 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +37% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 971 | 971 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 28.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 13% |
| Suburb | Arcadia Vale 2283 | Ingleburn 2565 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | arcadiaval-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sackvillst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Arcadia Vale Public School scores higher on the Success Index (41.9 vs 32.3).
- •Arcadia Vale Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.7).
- •Sackville Street Public School is the larger school with 474 students compared with 171.
- •Arcadia Vale Public School has grown faster over five years (37% vs -8%).
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 Arcadia Vale Public School better than Sackville Street Public School?
On the Success Index, Arcadia Vale Public School ranks higher (41.9 vs 32.3 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 Arcadia Vale Public School and Sackville Street Public School?
About 125 km in a straight line, between Arcadia Vale and Ingleburn in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Arcadia Vale Public School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sackville Street Public School has 16.7.
How do Arcadia Vale Public School and Sackville Street Public School rank in NSW?
Arcadia Vale Public School is 1051st of 1,619 and Sackville Street Public School is 1279th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.