Artarmon Public School vs International Chinese School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.5 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
International Chinese School
St Leonards · Independent primary · K-6
116 students · ICSEA 1172
| Measure | Artarmon Public School Artarmon NSW | International Chinese School St Leonards NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #219 of 1,619 | #18 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #779 of 4,908 | #69 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,063 | 116 |
| Girls / boys | 489 / 574 | 50 / 66 |
| Foundation intake | 123 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +90% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1167 | 1172 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 81% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.5 | 9.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 85% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Artarmon 2064 | St Leonards 2065 |
| Council area | Willoughby | Willoughby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | artarmon-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.intcs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •International Chinese School scores higher on the Success Index (83.4 vs 72.6).
- •International Chinese School has the higher ICSEA (1172 vs 1167), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •International Chinese School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 18.8).
- •Artarmon Public School is the larger school with 1,063 students compared with 116.
- •International Chinese School has grown faster over five years (90% vs -17%).
- •Artarmon Public School is a government school while International Chinese School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 International Chinese School?
On the Success Index, International Chinese School ranks higher (83.4 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 International Chinese School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Artarmon and St Leonards 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 International Chinese School has 12.7.
How do Artarmon Public School and International Chinese School rank in NSW?
Artarmon Public School is 219th of 1,619 and International Chinese School is 18th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.