Ashfield Public School vs Haberfield Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashfield Public School
Ashfield · Government primary · K-6
474 students · ICSEA 1096
Haberfield Public School
Haberfield · Government primary · K-6
542 students · ICSEA 1125
| Measure | Ashfield Public School Ashfield NSW | Haberfield Public School Haberfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #319 of 1,619 | #349 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1062 of 4,908 | #1137 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 474 | 542 |
| Girls / boys | 214 / 260 | 279 / 263 |
| Foundation intake | 70 | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1096 | 1125 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.0 | 33.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ashfield 2131 | Haberfield 2045 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ashfield-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | haberfield-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (69.4 vs 68.7).
- •Haberfield Public School has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 1096), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ashfield Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.4).
- •Haberfield Public School is the larger school with 542 students compared with 474.
- •Ashfield Public School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -17%).
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 Ashfield Public School better than Haberfield Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ashfield Public School and Haberfield Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ashfield and Haberfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashfield Public School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Haberfield Public School has 16.4.
How do Ashfield Public School and Haberfield Public School rank in NSW?
Ashfield Public School is 319th of 1,619 and Haberfield Public School is 349th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.