Aspect South East Sydney School vs Penshurst West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aspect South East Sydney School
Peakhurst · Independent special · U
209 students · ICSEA 1067
Penshurst West Public School
Mortdale · Government primary · K-6
220 students · ICSEA 1047
| Measure | Aspect South East Sydney School Peakhurst NSW | Penshurst West Public School Mortdale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #588 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1800 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-6 |
| Students | 209 | 220 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 171 | 102 / 118 |
| Foundation intake | – | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1047 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 4.0 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.7 | 16.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.4 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Peakhurst 2210 | Mortdale 2223 |
| Council area | Georges River | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.autismspectrum.org.au | penshurstw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Aspect South East Sydney School has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 1047), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aspect South East Sydney School has fewer students per teacher (4.0 vs 13.0).
- •Penshurst West Public School is the larger school with 220 students compared with 209.
- •Aspect South East Sydney School has grown faster over five years (22% vs -23%).
- •Aspect South East Sydney School is a independent school while Penshurst West Public School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Aspect South East Sydney School better than Penshurst West 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 Aspect South East Sydney School and Penshurst West Public School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Peakhurst and Mortdale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aspect South East Sydney School has 4.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Penshurst West Public School has 13.0.
How do Aspect South East Sydney School and Penshurst West Public School rank in NSW?
Aspect South East Sydney School is unranked and Penshurst West Public School is 588th of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.