Arncliffe West Infants School vs Ferncourt Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Arncliffe West Infants School
Arncliffe · Government primary · P-2
86 students · ICSEA 1058
Ferncourt Public School
Marrickville · Government primary · K-6
285 students · ICSEA 1125
| Measure | Arncliffe West Infants School Arncliffe NSW | Ferncourt Public School Marrickville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #529 of 1,619 | #485 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1614 of 4,908 | #1478 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-2 | K-6 |
| Students | 86 | 285 |
| Girls / boys | 48 / 38 | 145 / 140 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -43% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1125 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 18.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 15.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 91% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Arncliffe 2205 | Marrickville 2204 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | arncliffew-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | ferncourt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Ferncourt Public School scores higher on the Success Index (64.7 vs 63.3).
- •Ferncourt Public School has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 1058), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Arncliffe West Infants School has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 18.5).
- •Ferncourt Public School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 86.
- •Ferncourt Public School has grown faster over five years (-33% vs -43%).
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 West Infants School better than Ferncourt Public School?
On the Success Index, Ferncourt Public School ranks higher (64.7 vs 63.3 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 Arncliffe West Infants School and Ferncourt Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Arncliffe and Marrickville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Arncliffe West Infants School has 7.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ferncourt Public School has 18.5.
How do Arncliffe West Infants School and Ferncourt Public School rank in NSW?
Arncliffe West Infants School is 529th of 1,619 and Ferncourt Public School is 485th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.