Cammeray Public School vs John Purchase Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 19 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cammeray Public School
Cammeray · Government primary · K-6
622 students · ICSEA 1168
John Purchase Public School
Cherrybrook · Government primary · K-6
550 students · ICSEA 1168
| Measure | Cammeray Public School Cammeray NSW | John Purchase Public School Cherrybrook NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #372 of 1,619 | #90 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1183 of 4,908 | #349 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 622 | 550 |
| Girls / boys | 300 / 322 | 271 / 279 |
| Foundation intake | 91 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1168 | 1168 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 68% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 19.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.3 | 28.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Cammeray 2062 | Cherrybrook 2126 |
| Council area | North Sydney | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cammeray-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | johnpurch-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •John Purchase Public School scores higher on the Success Index (77.7 vs 68.2).
- •Cammeray Public School has fewer students per teacher (18.7 vs 19.3).
- •Cammeray Public School is the larger school with 622 students compared with 550.
- •John Purchase Public School has grown faster over five years (-16% 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 Cammeray Public School better than John Purchase Public School?
On the Success Index, John Purchase Public School ranks higher (77.7 vs 68.2 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 Cammeray Public School and John Purchase Public School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Cammeray and Cherrybrook in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cammeray Public School has 18.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Purchase Public School has 19.3.
How do Cammeray Public School and John Purchase Public School rank in NSW?
Cammeray Public School is 372nd of 1,619 and John Purchase Public School is 90th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.