Artarmon Public School vs Chatswood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Artarmon Public School
Artarmon · Government primary · K-6
1,063 students · ICSEA 1167
Chatswood High School
Chatswood · Government high school · 7-12
2,147 students · ICSEA 1137
| Measure | Artarmon Public School Artarmon NSW | Chatswood High School Chatswood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #219 of 1,619 | #17 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #779 of 4,908 | #57 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,063 | 2,147 |
| Girls / boys | 489 / 574 | 766 / 1,381 |
| Foundation intake | 123 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 381 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 302 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1167 | 1137 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.5 | 137.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 26.0 |
| Language background other than English | 85% | 81% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Artarmon 2064 | Chatswood 2067 |
| Council area | Willoughby | Willoughby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | artarmon-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | chatswood-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Chatswood High School scores higher on the Success Index (80.8 vs 72.6).
- •Artarmon Public School has the higher ICSEA (1167 vs 1137), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chatswood High School has fewer students per teacher (15.6 vs 18.8).
- •Chatswood High School is the larger school with 2,147 students compared with 1,063.
- •Chatswood High School has grown faster over five years (37% vs -17%).
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 Artarmon Public School better than Chatswood High School?
On the Success Index, Chatswood High School ranks higher (80.8 vs 72.6 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 Artarmon Public School and Chatswood High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Artarmon and Chatswood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Artarmon Public School has 18.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Chatswood High School has 15.6.
How do Artarmon Public School and Chatswood High School rank in NSW?
Artarmon Public School is 219th of 1,619 and Chatswood High School is 17th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.