Buxton Public School vs Colo Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 99 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Buxton Public School
Buxton · Government primary · K-6
163 students · ICSEA 949
Colo Heights Public School
Colo Heights · Government primary · K-6
29 students · ICSEA 949
| Measure | Buxton Public School Buxton NSW | Colo Heights Public School Colo Heights NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1404 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4289 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 163 | 29 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 79 | 15 / 14 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 949 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 2.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 3% |
| Suburb | Buxton 2571 | Colo Heights 2756 |
| Council area | Wollondilly | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | buxton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | colohts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Colo Heights Public School scores higher on the Success Index (30.0 vs 27.8).
- •Colo Heights Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.2).
- •Buxton Public School is the larger school with 163 students compared with 29.
- •Buxton Public School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -12%).
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 Buxton Public School better than Colo Heights Public School?
On the Success Index, Colo Heights Public School ranks higher (30.0 vs 27.8 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 Buxton Public School and Colo Heights Public School?
About 99 km in a straight line, between Buxton and Colo Heights in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Buxton Public School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Colo Heights Public School has 10.4.
How do Buxton Public School and Colo Heights Public School rank in NSW?
Buxton Public School is 1404th of 1,619 and Colo Heights Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.