Brisbania Public School vs Cardiff North Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 67 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brisbania Public School
Saratoga · Government primary · K-6
358 students · ICSEA 1014
Cardiff North Public School
Cardiff · Government primary · K-6
149 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Brisbania Public School Saratoga NSW | Cardiff North Public School Cardiff NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1063 of 1,619 | #819 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3327 of 4,908 | #2499 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 358 | 149 |
| Girls / boys | 166 / 192 | 74 / 75 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 10.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 10% |
| Suburb | Saratoga 2251 | Cardiff 2285 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brisbania-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | cardiffnth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cardiff North Public School scores higher on the Success Index (52.8 vs 41.4).
- •Cardiff North Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 18.5).
- •Brisbania Public School is the larger school with 358 students compared with 149.
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 Brisbania Public School better than Cardiff North Public School?
On the Success Index, Cardiff North Public School ranks higher (52.8 vs 41.4 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 Brisbania Public School and Cardiff North Public School?
About 67 km in a straight line, between Saratoga and Cardiff in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbania Public School has 18.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cardiff North Public School has 14.1.
How do Brisbania Public School and Cardiff North Public School rank in NSW?
Brisbania Public School is 1063rd of 1,619 and Cardiff North Public School is 819th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.