Banksia Road Public School vs Greenacre Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 837 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Banksia Road Public School
Greenacre · Government primary · K-6
512 students · ICSEA 980
Greenacre Public School
Greenacre · Government primary · K-6
611 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Banksia Road Public School Greenacre NSW | Greenacre Public School Greenacre NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1056 of 1,619 | #1284 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3304 of 4,908 | #3982 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 512 | 611 |
| Girls / boys | 249 / 263 | 296 / 315 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.8 | 46.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 96% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Greenacre 2190 | Greenacre 2190 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | banksiard-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | greenacre-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Banksia Road Public School scores higher on the Success Index (41.7 vs 32.0).
- •Banksia Road Public School has the higher ICSEA (980 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Greenacre Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.3).
- •Greenacre Public School is the larger school with 611 students compared with 512.
- •Banksia Road Public School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -27%).
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 Banksia Road Public School better than Greenacre Public School?
On the Success Index, Banksia Road Public School ranks higher (41.7 vs 32.0 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 Banksia Road Public School and Greenacre Public School?
About 837 m in a straight line, between Greenacre and Greenacre in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Banksia Road Public School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Greenacre Public School has 13.1.
How do Banksia Road Public School and Greenacre Public School rank in NSW?
Banksia Road Public School is 1056th of 1,619 and Greenacre Public School is 1284th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.