Camdenville Public School vs St Peters Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 766 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Camdenville Public School
Newtown · Government primary · P-6
310 students · ICSEA 1132
St Peters Public School
St Peters · Government primary · K-6
154 students · ICSEA 1099
| Measure | Camdenville Public School Newtown NSW | St Peters Public School St Peters NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #125 of 1,619 | #162 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #465 of 4,908 | #591 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 310 | 154 |
| Girls / boys | 145 / 165 | 76 / 78 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1132 | 1099 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.7 | 11.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 5% |
| Suburb | Newtown 2042 | St Peters 2044 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | camdenvill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stpeters-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Camdenville Public School scores higher on the Success Index (75.9 vs 74.4).
- •Camdenville Public School has the higher ICSEA (1132 vs 1099), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Peters Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.6).
- •Camdenville Public School is the larger school with 310 students compared with 154.
- •St Peters Public School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -15%).
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 Camdenville Public School better than St Peters Public School?
On the Success Index, Camdenville Public School ranks higher (75.9 vs 74.4 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 Camdenville Public School and St Peters Public School?
About 766 m in a straight line, between Newtown and St Peters in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Camdenville Public School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Peters Public School has 13.4.
How do Camdenville Public School and St Peters Public School rank in NSW?
Camdenville Public School is 125th of 1,619 and St Peters Public School is 162nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.