Cambridge Gardens Public School vs Chullora Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 36 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge Gardens Public School
Cambridge Park · Government primary · K-6
341 students · ICSEA 965
Chullora Public School
Greenacre · Government primary · K-6
430 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | Cambridge Gardens Public School Cambridge Park NSW | Chullora Public School Greenacre NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1300 of 1,619 | #1008 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4022 of 4,908 | #3144 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 341 | 430 |
| Girls / boys | 156 / 185 | 162 / 268 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.9 | 31.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 100% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 1% |
| Suburb | Cambridge Park 2747 | Greenacre 2190 |
| Council area | Penrith | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cambridgeg-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | chullora-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Chullora Public School scores higher on the Success Index (44.1 vs 31.4).
- •Chullora Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.6).
- •Chullora Public School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 341.
- •Chullora Public School has grown faster over five years (24% vs -28%).
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 Cambridge Gardens Public School better than Chullora Public School?
On the Success Index, Chullora Public School ranks higher (44.1 vs 31.4 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 Cambridge Gardens Public School and Chullora Public School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Cambridge Park and Greenacre in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cambridge Gardens Public School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Chullora Public School has 13.5.
How do Cambridge Gardens Public School and Chullora Public School rank in NSW?
Cambridge Gardens Public School is 1300th of 1,619 and Chullora Public School is 1008th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.