Ashbury Public School vs Croydon Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km 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
Croydon Park Public School
Croydon Park · Government primary · K-6
325 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | Ashbury Public School Ashbury NSW | Croydon Park Public School Croydon Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #426 of 1,619 | #496 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1308 of 4,908 | #1504 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 356 | 325 |
| Girls / boys | 178 / 178 | 178 / 147 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1111 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.2 | 19.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 65% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Ashbury 2193 | Croydon Park 2133 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Burwood |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ashbury-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | croydonpk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Ashbury Public School scores higher on the Success Index (66.7 vs 64.4).
- •Ashbury Public School has the higher ICSEA (1111 vs 1077), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Croydon Park Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.6).
- •Ashbury Public School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 325.
- •Ashbury Public School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -23%).
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 Croydon Park Public School?
On the Success Index, Ashbury Public School ranks higher (66.7 vs 64.4 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 Croydon Park Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ashbury and Croydon Park 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 Croydon Park Public School has 16.6.
How do Ashbury Public School and Croydon Park Public School rank in NSW?
Ashbury Public School is 426th of 1,619 and Croydon Park Public School is 496th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.