Ashfield Public School vs Summer Hill Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 999 m 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
Summer Hill Public School
Summer Hill · Government primary · K-6
662 students · ICSEA 1167
| Measure | Ashfield Public School Ashfield NSW | Summer Hill Public School Summer Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #319 of 1,619 | #48 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1062 of 4,908 | #198 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 474 | 662 |
| Girls / boys | 214 / 260 | 329 / 333 |
| Foundation intake | 70 | 101 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1096 | 1167 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 17.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.0 | 37.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ashfield 2131 | Summer Hill 2130 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ashfield-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | summerhill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Summer Hill Public School scores higher on the Success Index (79.9 vs 69.4).
- •Summer Hill Public School has the higher ICSEA (1167 vs 1096), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ashfield Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.8).
- •Summer Hill Public School is the larger school with 662 students compared with 474.
- •Ashfield Public School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -9%).
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 Summer Hill Public School?
On the Success Index, Summer Hill Public School ranks higher (79.9 vs 69.4 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 Ashfield Public School and Summer Hill Public School?
About 999 m in a straight line, between Ashfield and Summer Hill 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 Summer Hill Public School has 17.8.
How do Ashfield Public School and Summer Hill Public School rank in NSW?
Ashfield Public School is 319th of 1,619 and Summer Hill Public School is 48th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.