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Canley Heights Public School vs Harrington Street Public School

A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureCanley Heights Public School
Canley Heights NSW
Harrington Street Public School
Cabramatta NSW
Success Index
33
Lower 50%
47
Lower 50%
State rank (type)#1251 of 1,619#930 of 1,619
National rank (type)#3876 of 4,908#2880 of 4,908
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimaryPrimary
Year rangeP-6P-6
Students529740
Girls / boys243 / 286336 / 404
Foundation intake7586
Year 7 cohort––
Year 12 cohort––
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
––
VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth+0%-25%
ICSEA
Average 1000
9351000
ICSEA percentile20th47th
Top SEA quarter4%11%
Bottom SEA quarter61%36%
Students per teacher13.514.1
Teaching staff (FTE)39.252.6
Non-teaching staff (FTE)9.29.7
Language background other than English90%98%
Indigenous students3%0%
SuburbCanley Heights 2166Cabramatta 2166
Council areaFairfieldFairfield
RemotenessMajor CitiesMajor Cities
Websitecanleyhts-p.schools.nsw.gov.auharingtst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

The verdict

  • •Harrington Street Public School scores higher on the Success Index (47.4 vs 33.4).
  • •Harrington Street Public School has the higher ICSEA (1000 vs 935), indicating a more advantaged community.
  • •Canley Heights Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.1).
  • •Harrington Street Public School is the larger school with 740 students compared with 529.
  • •Canley Heights Public School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -25%).

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 Harrington Street Public School?

On the Success Index, Harrington Street Public School ranks higher (47.4 vs 33.4 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 Harrington Street Public School?

About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Canley Heights and Cabramatta 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 Harrington Street Public School has 14.1.

How do Canley Heights Public School and Harrington Street Public School rank in NSW?

Canley Heights Public School is 1251st of 1,619 and Harrington Street Public School is 930th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.