Beverly Hills North Public School vs Darlington Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 12 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beverly Hills North Public School
Beverly Hills · Government primary · K-6
352 students · ICSEA 1030
Darlington Public School
Chippendale · Government primary · P-6
147 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Beverly Hills North Public School Beverly Hills NSW | Darlington Public School Chippendale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #870 of 1,619 | #516 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2663 of 4,908 | #1568 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 352 | 147 |
| Girls / boys | 156 / 196 | 82 / 65 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -34% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1030 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 8.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.6 | 17.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 79% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 18% |
| Suburb | Beverly Hills 2209 | Chippendale 2008 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | beverlyhn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | darlington-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Darlington Public School scores higher on the Success Index (63.8 vs 50.3).
- •Darlington Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.4 vs 13.8).
- •Beverly Hills North Public School is the larger school with 352 students compared with 147.
- •Darlington Public School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -34%).
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 Beverly Hills North Public School better than Darlington Public School?
On the Success Index, Darlington Public School ranks higher (63.8 vs 50.3 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 Beverly Hills North Public School and Darlington Public School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Beverly Hills and Chippendale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beverly Hills North Public School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Darlington Public School has 8.4.
How do Beverly Hills North Public School and Darlington Public School rank in NSW?
Beverly Hills North Public School is 870th of 1,619 and Darlington Public School is 516th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.