Ascham School vs Paddington Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ascham School
Edgecliff · Independent combined · K-12
1,182 students · ICSEA 1217
Paddington Public School
Paddington · Government primary · K-6
147 students · ICSEA 1155
| Measure | Ascham School Edgecliff NSW | Paddington Public School Paddington NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 93 Top 5% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #2 of 314 | #38 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2 of 1,259 | #161 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,182 | 147 |
| Girls / boys | 1,182 / 0 | 67 / 80 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | 122 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 119 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -41% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1217 | 1155 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 84% | 60% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 164.0 | 11.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 92.0 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Edgecliff 2027 | Paddington 2021 |
| Council area | Woollahra | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ascham.nsw.edu.au | paddington-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Ascham School scores higher on the Success Index (92.5 vs 80.8).
- •Ascham School has the higher ICSEA (1217 vs 1155), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ascham School has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 12.9).
- •Ascham School is the larger school with 1,182 students compared with 147.
- •Ascham School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -41%).
- •Ascham School is a independent school while Paddington Public School is a government 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 Ascham School better than Paddington Public School?
On the Success Index, Ascham School ranks higher (92.5 vs 80.8 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 Ascham School and Paddington Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Edgecliff and Paddington in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ascham School has 7.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Paddington Public School has 12.9.
How do Ascham School and Paddington Public School rank in NSW?
Ascham School is 2nd of 314 and Paddington Public School is 38th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.