Argenton Public School vs Barnsley Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Argenton Public School
Argenton · Government primary · K-6
46 students · ICSEA 934
Barnsley Public School
Barnsley · Government primary · K-6
276 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Argenton Public School Argenton NSW | Barnsley Public School Barnsley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1347 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4152 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 46 | 276 |
| Girls / boys | 21 / 25 | 124 / 152 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 19.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.3 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 14% |
| Suburb | Argenton 2284 | Barnsley 2278 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | argenton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | barnsley-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (29.9 vs 29.7).
- •Barnsley Public School has the higher ICSEA (950 vs 934), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Barnsley Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.9).
- •Barnsley Public School is the larger school with 276 students compared with 46.
- •Argenton Public School has grown faster over five years (12% 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 Argenton Public School better than Barnsley 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 Argenton Public School and Barnsley Public School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Argenton and Barnsley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Argenton Public School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Barnsley Public School has 14.3.
How do Argenton Public School and Barnsley Public School rank in NSW?
Argenton Public School is unranked and Barnsley Public School is 1347th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.