Canley Heights Public School vs Ellerston Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 233 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
Ellerston Public School
Ellerston · Government primary · K-6
11 students · ICSEA 935
| Measure | Canley Heights Public School Canley Heights NSW | Ellerston Public School Ellerston NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1251 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3876 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 529 | 11 |
| Girls / boys | 243 / 286 | 6 / 5 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 935 | 935 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.2 | 1.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 90% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Canley Heights 2166 | Ellerston 2337 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Upper Hunter |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | canleyhts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | ellerston-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Canley Heights Public School scores higher on the Success Index (33.4 vs 18.3).
- •Canley Heights Public School is the larger school with 529 students compared with 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 Canley Heights Public School better than Ellerston Public School?
On the Success Index, Canley Heights Public School ranks higher (33.4 vs 18.3 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 Canley Heights Public School and Ellerston Public School?
About 233 km in a straight line, between Canley Heights and Ellerston in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Canley Heights Public School and Ellerston Public School rank in NSW?
Canley Heights Public School is 1251st of 1,619 and Ellerston Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.