Athelstane Public School vs Bardwell Park Infants 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.
Athelstane Public School
Arncliffe · Government primary · K-6
277 students · ICSEA 1003
Bardwell Park Infants School
Bardwell Park · Government primary · K-2
33 students · ICSEA 1088
| Measure | Athelstane Public School Arncliffe NSW | Bardwell Park Infants School Bardwell Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #791 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2423 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-2 |
| Students | 277 | 33 |
| Girls / boys | 136 / 141 | 19 / 14 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 1088 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 2.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 93% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Arncliffe 2205 | Bardwell Park 2207 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | athelstane-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | bardwelpki-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bardwell Park Infants School scores higher on the Success Index (71.5 vs 53.8).
- •Bardwell Park Infants School has the higher ICSEA (1088 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Athelstane Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.2).
- •Athelstane Public School is the larger school with 277 students compared with 33.
- •Bardwell Park Infants School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -18%).
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 Athelstane Public School better than Bardwell Park Infants School?
On the Success Index, Bardwell Park Infants School ranks higher (71.5 vs 53.8 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 Athelstane Public School and Bardwell Park Infants School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Arncliffe and Bardwell Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Athelstane Public School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bardwell Park Infants School has 12.2.
How do Athelstane Public School and Bardwell Park Infants School rank in NSW?
Athelstane Public School is 791st of 1,619 and Bardwell Park Infants School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.