Austral Public School vs Greenway Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Austral Public School
Austral · Government primary · K-6
846 students · ICSEA 1032
Greenway Park Public School
Carnes Hill · Government primary · K-6
620 students · ICSEA 1011
| Measure | Austral Public School Austral NSW | Greenway Park Public School Carnes Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #595 of 1,619 | #1064 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1814 of 4,908 | #3334 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 846 | 620 |
| Girls / boys | 418 / 428 | 306 / 314 |
| Foundation intake | 129 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +188% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1011 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.3 | 37.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 76% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Austral 2179 | Carnes Hill 2171 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | austral-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | greenwaypk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Austral Public School scores higher on the Success Index (61.3 vs 41.3).
- •Austral Public School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Greenway Park Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.2).
- •Austral Public School is the larger school with 846 students compared with 620.
- •Austral Public School has grown faster over five years (188% 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 Austral Public School better than Greenway Park Public School?
On the Success Index, Austral Public School ranks higher (61.3 vs 41.3 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 Austral Public School and Greenway Park Public School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Austral and Carnes Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Austral Public School has 17.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Greenway Park Public School has 16.6.
How do Austral Public School and Greenway Park Public School rank in NSW?
Austral Public School is 595th of 1,619 and Greenway Park Public School is 1064th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.