Auburn North Public School vs Sydney Adventist School - Auburn
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 860 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Auburn North Public School
Auburn · Government primary · K-6
645 students · ICSEA 1015
Sydney Adventist School - Auburn
Auburn · Independent primary · K-6
148 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Auburn North Public School Auburn NSW | Sydney Adventist School - Auburn Auburn NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #808 of 1,619 | #1275 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2472 of 4,908 | #3958 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 645 | 148 |
| Girls / boys | 302 / 343 | 59 / 89 |
| Foundation intake | 89 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.6 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Auburn 2144 | Auburn 2144 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | auburnnth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.auburn.adventist.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Auburn North Public School scores higher on the Success Index (53.2 vs 32.4).
- •Auburn North Public School has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sydney Adventist School - Auburn has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.9).
- •Auburn North Public School is the larger school with 645 students compared with 148.
- •Sydney Adventist School - Auburn has grown faster over five years (9% vs -3%).
- •Auburn North Public School is a government school while Sydney Adventist School - Auburn is an independent 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 Auburn North Public School better than Sydney Adventist School - Auburn?
On the Success Index, Auburn North Public School ranks higher (53.2 vs 32.4 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 Auburn North Public School and Sydney Adventist School - Auburn?
About 860 m in a straight line, between Auburn and Auburn in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Auburn North Public School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sydney Adventist School - Auburn has 13.5.
How do Auburn North Public School and Sydney Adventist School - Auburn rank in NSW?
Auburn North Public School is 808th of 1,619 and Sydney Adventist School - Auburn is 1275th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.