Bardwell Park Infants School vs Caringbah Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 13 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bardwell Park Infants School
Bardwell Park · Government primary · K-2
33 students · ICSEA 1088
Caringbah Public School
Caringbah · Government primary · K-6
394 students · ICSEA 1088
| Measure | Bardwell Park Infants School Bardwell Park NSW | Caringbah Public School Caringbah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | – | #137 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #533 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-2 | K-6 |
| Students | 33 | 394 |
| Girls / boys | 19 / 14 | 188 / 206 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1088 | 1088 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 26.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.9 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 5% |
| Suburb | Bardwell Park 2207 | Caringbah 2229 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bardwelpki-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | caringbah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Caringbah Public School scores higher on the Success Index (75.0 vs 71.5).
- •Bardwell Park Infants School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.1).
- •Caringbah Public School is the larger school with 394 students compared with 33.
- •Caringbah Public School has grown faster over five years (25% vs 3%).
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 Bardwell Park Infants School better than Caringbah Public School?
On the Success Index, Caringbah Public School ranks higher (75.0 vs 71.5 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 Bardwell Park Infants School and Caringbah Public School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Bardwell Park and Caringbah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bardwell Park Infants School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Caringbah Public School has 15.1.
How do Bardwell Park Infants School and Caringbah Public School rank in NSW?
Bardwell Park Infants School is unranked and Caringbah Public School is 137th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.