Cabramatta Public School vs Canley Vale Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 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 Public School
Canley Vale · Government primary · P-6
752 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | Cabramatta Public School Cabramatta NSW | Canley Vale Public School Canley Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1250 of 1,619 | #1086 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3875 of 4,908 | #3397 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 435 | 752 |
| Girls / boys | 210 / 225 | 368 / 384 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 90 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -34% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.9 | 54.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 98% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Cabramatta 2166 | Canley Vale 2166 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cabramatta-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | canleyvale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Canley Vale Public School scores higher on the Success Index (40.4 vs 33.4).
- •Canley Vale Public School has the higher ICSEA (973 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cabramatta Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.7).
- •Canley Vale Public School is the larger school with 752 students compared with 435.
- •Canley Vale Public School has grown faster over five years (-13% 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 Public School?
On the Success Index, Canley Vale Public School ranks higher (40.4 vs 33.4 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 Cabramatta Public School and Canley Vale Public School?
About 1.1 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 Public School has 13.7.
How do Cabramatta Public School and Canley Vale Public School rank in NSW?
Cabramatta Public School is 1250th of 1,619 and Canley Vale Public School is 1086th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.