Cambridge Gardens Public School vs Wadangali 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.
Cambridge Gardens Public School
Cambridge Park · Government primary · K-6
341 students · ICSEA 965
Wadangali Public School
Penrith · Government primary · P-6
166 students · ICSEA 810
| Measure | Cambridge Gardens Public School Cambridge Park NSW | Wadangali Public School Penrith NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1300 of 1,619 | #1534 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4022 of 4,908 | #4650 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 341 | 166 |
| Girls / boys | 156 / 185 | 70 / 96 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 810 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.9 | 13.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 48% |
| Suburb | Cambridge Park 2747 | Penrith 2750 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cambridgeg-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kingswoopk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cambridge Gardens Public School scores higher on the Success Index (31.4 vs 22.6).
- •Cambridge Gardens Public School has the higher ICSEA (965 vs 810), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wadangali Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.6).
- •Cambridge Gardens Public School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 166.
- •Wadangali Public School has grown faster over five years (18% 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 Wadangali Public School?
On the Success Index, Cambridge Gardens Public School ranks higher (31.4 vs 22.6 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 Wadangali Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Cambridge Park and Penrith 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 Wadangali Public School has 12.1.
How do Cambridge Gardens Public School and Wadangali Public School rank in NSW?
Cambridge Gardens Public School is 1300th of 1,619 and Wadangali Public School is 1534th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.