Braddock Public School vs Cambridge Gardens Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Braddock Public School
Cranebrook · Government primary · K-6
332 students · ICSEA 880
Cambridge Gardens Public School
Cambridge Park · Government primary · K-6
341 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | Braddock Public School Cranebrook NSW | Cambridge Gardens Public School Cambridge Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1422 of 1,619 | #1300 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4339 of 4,908 | #4022 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 332 | 341 |
| Girls / boys | 164 / 168 | 156 / 185 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 880 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 21.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 18% |
| Suburb | Cranebrook 2749 | Cambridge Park 2747 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | braddock-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | cambridgeg-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cambridge Gardens Public School scores higher on the Success Index (31.4 vs 27.1).
- •Cambridge Gardens Public School has the higher ICSEA (965 vs 880), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Braddock Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.6).
- •Cambridge Gardens Public School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 332.
- •Braddock Public School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -28%).
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 Braddock Public School better than Cambridge Gardens Public School?
On the Success Index, Cambridge Gardens Public School ranks higher (31.4 vs 27.1 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 Braddock Public School and Cambridge Gardens Public School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Cranebrook and Cambridge Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Braddock Public School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cambridge Gardens Public School has 15.6.
How do Braddock Public School and Cambridge Gardens Public School rank in NSW?
Braddock Public School is 1422nd of 1,619 and Cambridge Gardens Public School is 1300th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.