Briar Road Public School vs Cessnock East Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 149 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Briar Road Public School
Campbelltown · Government primary · P-6
263 students · ICSEA 835
Cessnock East Public School
Cessnock · Government primary · K-6
215 students · ICSEA 835
| Measure | Briar Road Public School Campbelltown NSW | Cessnock East Public School Cessnock NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1513 of 1,619 | #1617 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4594 of 4,908 | #4901 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 263 | 215 |
| Girls / boys | 130 / 133 | 108 / 107 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 835 | 835 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 14.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 2.3 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 46% | 43% |
| Suburb | Campbelltown 2560 | Cessnock 2325 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Cessnock |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | briarrd-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | cessnocke-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Briar Road Public School scores higher on the Success Index (23.5 vs 13.9).
- •Briar Road Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.9).
- •Briar Road Public School is the larger school with 263 students compared with 215.
- •Briar Road Public School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -10%).
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 Briar Road Public School better than Cessnock East Public School?
On the Success Index, Briar Road Public School ranks higher (23.5 vs 13.9 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 Briar Road Public School and Cessnock East Public School?
About 149 km in a straight line, between Campbelltown and Cessnock in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Briar Road Public School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cessnock East Public School has 14.9.
How do Briar Road Public School and Cessnock East Public School rank in NSW?
Briar Road Public School is 1513th of 1,619 and Cessnock East Public School is 1617th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.