Berkeley Public School vs Cambridge Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 82 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Berkeley Public School
Berkeley · Government primary · K-6
259 students · ICSEA 926
Cambridge Park Public School
Cambridge Park · Government primary · P-6
523 students · ICSEA 926
| Measure | Berkeley Public School Berkeley NSW | Cambridge Park Public School Cambridge Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1468 of 1,619 | #1358 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4476 of 4,908 | #4182 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 259 | 523 |
| Girls / boys | 118 / 141 | 259 / 264 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 926 | 926 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.7 | 36.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 16% |
| Suburb | Berkeley 2506 | Cambridge Park 2747 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | berkeley-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | cambridgpk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cambridge Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (29.2 vs 25.2).
- •Cambridge Park Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.5).
- •Cambridge Park Public School is the larger school with 523 students compared with 259.
- •Cambridge Park Public School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -20%).
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 Berkeley Public School better than Cambridge Park Public School?
On the Success Index, Cambridge Park Public School ranks higher (29.2 vs 25.2 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 Berkeley Public School and Cambridge Park Public School?
About 82 km in a straight line, between Berkeley and Cambridge Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Berkeley Public School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cambridge Park Public School has 14.4.
How do Berkeley Public School and Cambridge Park Public School rank in NSW?
Berkeley Public School is 1468th of 1,619 and Cambridge Park Public School is 1358th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.