Arncliffe Public School vs Athelstane Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 826 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Arncliffe Public School
Arncliffe · Government primary · K-6
373 students · ICSEA 1028
Athelstane Public School
Arncliffe · Government primary · K-6
277 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Arncliffe Public School Arncliffe NSW | Athelstane Public School Arncliffe NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #803 of 1,619 | #791 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2455 of 4,908 | #2423 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 373 | 277 |
| Girls / boys | 164 / 209 | 136 / 141 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.9 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 79% | 93% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Arncliffe 2205 | Arncliffe 2205 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | arncliffe-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | athelstane-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (53.4 vs 53.8).
- •Arncliffe Public School has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Athelstane Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 14.4).
- •Arncliffe Public School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 277.
- •Arncliffe Public School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -18%).
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 Arncliffe Public School better than Athelstane 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 Arncliffe Public School and Athelstane Public School?
About 826 m in a straight line, between Arncliffe and Arncliffe in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Arncliffe Public School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Athelstane Public School has 10.6.
How do Arncliffe Public School and Athelstane Public School rank in NSW?
Arncliffe Public School is 803rd of 1,619 and Athelstane Public School is 791st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.