Canley Heights Public School vs Chertsey Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 65 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Canley Heights Public School
Canley Heights · Government primary · P-6
529 students · ICSEA 935
Chertsey Primary School
Springfield · Government primary · K-6
125 students · ICSEA 935
| Measure | Canley Heights Public School Canley Heights NSW | Chertsey Primary School Springfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1251 of 1,619 | #1252 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3876 of 4,908 | #3877 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 529 | 125 |
| Girls / boys | 243 / 286 | 48 / 77 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 935 | 935 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 7.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.2 | 16.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 90% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 20% |
| Suburb | Canley Heights 2166 | Springfield 2250 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | canleyhts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | chertsey-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (33.4 vs 33.4).
- •Chertsey Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.5 vs 13.5).
- •Canley Heights Public School is the larger school with 529 students compared with 125.
- •Canley Heights Public School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -32%).
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 Canley Heights Public School better than Chertsey Primary 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 Canley Heights Public School and Chertsey Primary School?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Canley Heights and Springfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Canley Heights Public School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Chertsey Primary School has 7.5.
How do Canley Heights Public School and Chertsey Primary School rank in NSW?
Canley Heights Public School is 1251st of 1,619 and Chertsey Primary School is 1252nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.