Candelo Public School vs Cawdor Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 309 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Candelo Public School
Candelo · Government primary · K-6
84 students · ICSEA 982
Cawdor Public School
Camden · Government primary · K-6
76 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Candelo Public School Candelo NSW | Cawdor Public School Camden NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1081 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3370 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 84 | 76 |
| Girls / boys | 42 / 42 | 29 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 1.5 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 11% |
| Suburb | Candelo 2550 | Camden 2570 |
| Council area | Bega Valley | Wollondilly |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | candelo-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | cawdor-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (40.7 vs 40.0).
- •Cawdor Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.5).
- •Candelo Public School is the larger school with 84 students compared with 76.
- •Candelo Public School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -11%).
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 Candelo Public School better than Cawdor 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 Candelo Public School and Cawdor Public School?
About 309 km in a straight line, between Candelo and Camden in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Candelo Public School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cawdor Public School has 14.6.
How do Candelo Public School and Cawdor Public School rank in NSW?
Candelo Public School is 1081st of 1,619 and Cawdor Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.