Arncliffe West Infants School vs Point Clare Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 57 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
Point Clare Public School
Point Clare · Government primary · K-6
479 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Arncliffe West Infants School Arncliffe NSW | Point Clare Public School Point Clare NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #529 of 1,619 | #669 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1614 of 4,908 | #2037 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-2 | K-6 |
| Students | 86 | 479 |
| Girls / boys | 48 / 38 | 259 / 220 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -43% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 18.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 26.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 91% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 5% |
| Suburb | Arncliffe 2205 | Point Clare 2250 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | arncliffew-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | pointclare-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Arncliffe West Infants School scores higher on the Success Index (63.3 vs 58.7).
- •Arncliffe West Infants School has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 18.0).
- •Point Clare Public School is the larger school with 479 students compared with 86.
- •Point Clare Public School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -43%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Rockdale
Frequently asked questions
Is Arncliffe West Infants School better than Point Clare Public School?
On the Success Index, Arncliffe West Infants School ranks higher (63.3 vs 58.7 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 Arncliffe West Infants School and Point Clare Public School?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Arncliffe and Point Clare 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 Point Clare Public School has 18.0.
How do Arncliffe West Infants School and Point Clare Public School rank in NSW?
Arncliffe West Infants School is 529th of 1,619 and Point Clare Public School is 669th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.