Cabramatta West Public School vs Canley Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cabramatta West Public School
Cabramatta · Government primary · K-6
477 students · ICSEA 950
Canley Heights Public School
Canley Heights · Government primary · P-6
529 students · ICSEA 935
| Measure | Cabramatta West Public School Cabramatta NSW | Canley Heights Public School Canley Heights NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1222 of 1,619 | #1251 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3798 of 4,908 | #3876 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 477 | 529 |
| Girls / boys | 222 / 255 | 243 / 286 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 935 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.5 | 39.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 93% | 90% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Cabramatta 2166 | Canley Heights 2166 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cabramattw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | canleyhts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cabramatta West Public School scores higher on the Success Index (34.6 vs 33.4).
- •Cabramatta West Public School has the higher ICSEA (950 vs 935), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Canley Heights Public School is the larger school with 529 students compared with 477.
- •Canley Heights Public School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -9%).
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 West Public School better than Canley Heights Public School?
On the Success Index, Cabramatta West Public School ranks higher (34.6 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 West Public School and Canley Heights Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Cabramatta and Canley Heights in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cabramatta West Public School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Canley Heights Public School has 13.5.
How do Cabramatta West Public School and Canley Heights Public School rank in NSW?
Cabramatta West Public School is 1222nd of 1,619 and Canley Heights Public School is 1251st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.