Ashbury Public School vs Canterbury Boys High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 759 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashbury Public School
Ashbury · Government primary · K-6
356 students · ICSEA 1111
Canterbury Boys High School
Canterbury · Government high school · 7-12
422 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Ashbury Public School Ashbury NSW | Canterbury Boys High School Canterbury NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #426 of 1,619 | #127 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1308 of 4,908 | #315 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 356 | 422 |
| Girls / boys | 178 / 178 | 0 / 422 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 69 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 59 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1111 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 9.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.2 | 45.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 82% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Ashbury 2193 | Canterbury 2193 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ashbury-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | canterburb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Canterbury Boys High School scores higher on the Success Index (68.5 vs 66.7).
- •Ashbury Public School has the higher ICSEA (1111 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Canterbury Boys High School has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 17.6).
- •Canterbury Boys High School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 356.
- •Canterbury Boys High School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -7%).
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 Ashbury Public School better than Canterbury Boys High School?
On the Success Index, Canterbury Boys High School ranks higher (68.5 vs 66.7 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 Ashbury Public School and Canterbury Boys High School?
About 759 m in a straight line, between Ashbury and Canterbury in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashbury Public School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Canterbury Boys High School has 9.2.
How do Ashbury Public School and Canterbury Boys High School rank in NSW?
Ashbury Public School is 426th of 1,619 and Canterbury Boys High School is 127th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.