Cambridge Park Public School vs Werrington County Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge Park Public School
Cambridge Park · Government primary · P-6
523 students · ICSEA 926
Werrington County Public School
Werrington · Government primary · K-6
319 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | Cambridge Park Public School Cambridge Park NSW | Werrington County Public School Werrington NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1358 of 1,619 | #1305 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4182 of 4,908 | #4033 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 523 | 319 |
| Girls / boys | 259 / 264 | 144 / 175 |
| Foundation intake | 80 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 926 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.4 | 22.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 19% |
| Suburb | Cambridge Park 2747 | Werrington 2747 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cambridgpk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | werringcty-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Werrington County Public School scores higher on the Success Index (31.3 vs 29.2).
- •Werrington County Public School has the higher ICSEA (961 vs 926), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cambridge Park Public School is the larger school with 523 students compared with 319.
- •Cambridge Park Public School has grown faster over five years (-4% 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 Park Public School better than Werrington County Public School?
On the Success Index, Werrington County Public School ranks higher (31.3 vs 29.2 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 Park Public School and Werrington County Public School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Cambridge Park and Werrington in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cambridge Park Public School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Werrington County Public School has 14.2.
How do Cambridge Park Public School and Werrington County Public School rank in NSW?
Cambridge Park Public School is 1358th of 1,619 and Werrington County Public School is 1305th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.