Campbelltown Public School vs St Peter's Heart
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 421 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Campbelltown Public School
Campbelltown · Government primary · K-6
284 students · ICSEA 946
St Peter's Heart
Campbelltown · Independent special · U
22 students · ICSEA 1071
| Measure | Campbelltown Public School Campbelltown NSW | St Peter's Heart Campbelltown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1335 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4121 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 284 | 22 |
| Girls / boys | 145 / 139 | 10 / 12 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 946 | 1071 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 5.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.4 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 3.2 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 0% |
| Suburb | Campbelltown 2560 | Campbelltown 2570 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | campbellto-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stpeters.nsw.edu.au/learning/heart |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Heart has the higher ICSEA (1071 vs 946), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Peter's Heart has fewer students per teacher (5.5 vs 15.4).
- •Campbelltown Public School is the larger school with 284 students compared with 22.
- •Campbelltown Public School is a government school while St Peter's Heart is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Campbelltown Public School better than St Peter's Heart?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Campbelltown Public School and St Peter's Heart?
About 421 m in a straight line, between Campbelltown and Campbelltown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Campbelltown Public School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Peter's Heart has 5.5.
How do Campbelltown Public School and St Peter's Heart rank in NSW?
Campbelltown Public School is 1335th of 1,619 and St Peter's Heart is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.