Cabramatta West Public School vs Les Powell School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Les Powell School
Mount Pritchard · Government special · U
76 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | Cabramatta West Public School Cabramatta NSW | Les Powell School Mount Pritchard NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1222 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3798 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 477 | 76 |
| Girls / boys | 222 / 255 | 30 / 46 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 4.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.5 | 15.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 14.8 |
| Language background other than English | 93% | 92% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Cabramatta 2166 | Mount Pritchard 2170 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cabramattw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | lespowell-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Les Powell School has the higher ICSEA (956 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Les Powell School has fewer students per teacher (4.9 vs 13.8).
- •Cabramatta West Public School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 76.
- •Les Powell School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -9%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Cabramatta
Frequently asked questions
Is Cabramatta West Public School better than Les Powell 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 West Public School and Les Powell School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Cabramatta and Mount Pritchard 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 Les Powell School has 4.9.
How do Cabramatta West Public School and Les Powell School rank in NSW?
Cabramatta West Public School is 1222nd of 1,619 and Les Powell School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.