Berala Public School vs Samuel Terry Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 34 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Berala Public School
Berala · Government primary · K-6
656 students · ICSEA 980
Samuel Terry Public School
Cranebrook · Government primary · K-6
521 students · ICSEA 980
| Measure | Berala Public School Berala NSW | Samuel Terry Public School Cranebrook NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1058 of 1,619 | #1149 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3310 of 4,908 | #3606 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 656 | 521 |
| Girls / boys | 299 / 357 | 254 / 267 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 980 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.9 | 29.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 95% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 14% |
| Suburb | Berala 2141 | Cranebrook 2749 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | berala-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | samuelterr-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Berala Public School scores higher on the Success Index (41.6 vs 37.5).
- •Berala Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.5).
- •Berala Public School is the larger school with 656 students compared with 521.
- •Samuel Terry Public School has grown faster over five years (-5% 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 Berala Public School better than Samuel Terry Public School?
On the Success Index, Berala Public School ranks higher (41.6 vs 37.5 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 Berala Public School and Samuel Terry Public School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Berala and Cranebrook in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Berala Public School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Samuel Terry Public School has 17.5.
How do Berala Public School and Samuel Terry Public School rank in NSW?
Berala Public School is 1058th of 1,619 and Samuel Terry Public School is 1149th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.