Cabramatta Public School vs Canley Vale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cabramatta Public School
Cabramatta · Government primary · K-6
435 students · ICSEA 950
Canley Vale High School
Canley Vale · Government high school · 7-12
1,651 students · ICSEA 954
| Measure | Cabramatta Public School Cabramatta NSW | Canley Vale High School Canley Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1250 of 1,619 | #405 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3875 of 4,908 | #1122 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 435 | 1,651 |
| Girls / boys | 210 / 225 | 815 / 836 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 313 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 277 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -34% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 954 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.9 | 122.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 23.0 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 96% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Cabramatta 2166 | Canley Vale 2166 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cabramatta-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | canleyvale-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (33.4 vs 32.6).
- •Canley Vale High School has the higher ICSEA (954 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cabramatta Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.4).
- •Canley Vale High School is the larger school with 1,651 students compared with 435.
- •Canley Vale High School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -34%).
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 Cabramatta Public School better than Canley Vale 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 Cabramatta Public School and Canley Vale High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Cabramatta and Canley Vale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cabramatta Public School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Canley Vale High School has 13.4.
How do Cabramatta Public School and Canley Vale High School rank in NSW?
Cabramatta Public School is 1250th of 1,619 and Canley Vale High School is 405th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.