Campsie Public School vs Main Arm Upper Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 641 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Campsie Public School
Campsie · Government primary · K-6
515 students · ICSEA 1016
Main Arm Upper Public School
Upper Main Arm · Government primary · K-6
88 students · ICSEA 1016
| Measure | Campsie Public School Campsie NSW | Main Arm Upper Public School Upper Main Arm NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #883 of 1,619 | #869 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2710 of 4,908 | #2660 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 515 | 88 |
| Girls / boys | 249 / 266 | 42 / 46 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 1016 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.4 | 5.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 97% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 7% |
| Suburb | Campsie 2194 | Upper Main Arm 2482 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Byron |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | campsie-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mainarmup-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (49.7 vs 50.4).
- •Campsie Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 17.3).
- •Campsie Public School is the larger school with 515 students compared with 88.
- •Main Arm Upper Public School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -22%).
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 Campsie Public School better than Main Arm Upper Public School?
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 Campsie Public School and Main Arm Upper Public School?
About 641 km in a straight line, between Campsie and Upper Main Arm in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Campsie Public School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Main Arm Upper Public School has 17.3.
How do Campsie Public School and Main Arm Upper Public School rank in NSW?
Campsie Public School is 883rd of 1,619 and Main Arm Upper Public School is 869th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.