Braddock Public School vs Cranebrook High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 161 m 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
Cranebrook High School
Cranebrook · Government high school · 7-12
871 students · ICSEA 916
| Measure | Braddock Public School Cranebrook NSW | Cranebrook High School Cranebrook NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1422 of 1,619 | #457 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4339 of 4,908 | #1253 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 332 | 871 |
| Girls / boys | 164 / 168 | 419 / 452 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 171 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 81 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 880 | 916 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 71.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 21.4 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 23% |
| Suburb | Cranebrook 2749 | Cranebrook 2749 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | braddock-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | cranebrook-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (27.1 vs 27.2).
- •Cranebrook High School has the higher ICSEA (916 vs 880), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cranebrook High School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.5).
- •Cranebrook High School is the larger school with 871 students compared with 332.
- •Cranebrook High School has grown faster over five years (9% vs 1%).
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 Cranebrook High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Braddock Public School and Cranebrook High School?
About 161 m in a straight line, between Cranebrook and Cranebrook 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 Cranebrook High School has 12.2.
How do Braddock Public School and Cranebrook High School rank in NSW?
Braddock Public School is 1422nd of 1,619 and Cranebrook High School is 457th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.