Ashbury Public School vs Canterbury Girls High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 983 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 Girls High School
Canterbury · Government high school · 7-12
722 students · ICSEA 1059
| Measure | Ashbury Public School Ashbury NSW | Canterbury Girls High School Canterbury NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #426 of 1,619 | #209 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1308 of 4,908 | #523 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 356 | 722 |
| Girls / boys | 178 / 178 | 720 / 2 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 114 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 114 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1111 | 1059 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.2 | 53.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Ashbury 2193 | Canterbury 2193 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ashbury-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | canterburg-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Ashbury Public School scores higher on the Success Index (66.7 vs 59.7).
- •Ashbury Public School has the higher ICSEA (1111 vs 1059), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Canterbury Girls High School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.6).
- •Canterbury Girls High School is the larger school with 722 students compared with 356.
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 Girls High School?
On the Success Index, Ashbury Public School ranks higher (66.7 vs 59.7 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 Girls High School?
About 983 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 Girls High School has 13.5.
How do Ashbury Public School and Canterbury Girls High School rank in NSW?
Ashbury Public School is 426th of 1,619 and Canterbury Girls High School is 209th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.