Athelstane Public School vs Regentville Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 47 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
Regentville Public School
Regentville · Government primary · K-6
523 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Athelstane Public School Arncliffe NSW | Regentville Public School Regentville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #791 of 1,619 | #1139 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2423 of 4,908 | #3566 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 277 | 523 |
| Girls / boys | 136 / 141 | 246 / 277 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 30.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 93% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 10% |
| Suburb | Arncliffe 2205 | Regentville 2745 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | athelstane-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | regentvill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Athelstane Public School scores higher on the Success Index (53.8 vs 38.1).
- •Athelstane Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 17.3).
- •Regentville Public School is the larger school with 523 students compared with 277.
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 Regentville Public School?
On the Success Index, Athelstane Public School ranks higher (53.8 vs 38.1 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 Regentville Public School?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Arncliffe and Regentville 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 Regentville Public School has 17.3.
How do Athelstane Public School and Regentville Public School rank in NSW?
Athelstane Public School is 791st of 1,619 and Regentville Public School is 1139th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.