Auburn West Public School vs Berala Public 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.
Auburn West Public School
Auburn · Government primary · K-6
572 students · ICSEA 928
Berala Public School
Berala · Government primary · K-6
656 students · ICSEA 980
| Measure | Auburn West Public School Auburn NSW | Berala Public School Berala NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1249 of 1,619 | #1058 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3873 of 4,908 | #3310 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 572 | 656 |
| Girls / boys | 278 / 294 | 299 / 357 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 928 | 980 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.9 | 48.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 97% | 95% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Auburn 2144 | Berala 2141 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | auburnwest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | berala-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Berala Public School scores higher on the Success Index (41.6 vs 33.4).
- •Berala Public School has the higher ICSEA (980 vs 928), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Auburn West Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.4).
- •Berala Public School is the larger school with 656 students compared with 572.
- •Auburn West Public School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -15%).
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 West Public School better than Berala Public School?
On the Success Index, Berala Public School ranks higher (41.6 vs 33.4 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 West Public School and Berala Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Berala in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Auburn West Public School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Berala Public School has 13.4.
How do Auburn West Public School and Berala Public School rank in NSW?
Auburn West Public School is 1249th of 1,619 and Berala Public School is 1058th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.