Canley Heights Public School vs Marks Point Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 114 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
Marks Point Public School
Marks Point · Government primary · K-6
141 students · ICSEA 935
| Measure | Canley Heights Public School Canley Heights NSW | Marks Point Public School Marks Point NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1251 of 1,619 | #1344 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3876 of 4,908 | #4144 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 529 | 141 |
| Girls / boys | 243 / 286 | 71 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 935 | 935 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.2 | 11.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 90% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 25% |
| Suburb | Canley Heights 2166 | Marks Point 2280 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | canleyhts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | markspoint-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Canley Heights Public School scores higher on the Success Index (33.4 vs 29.8).
- •Marks Point Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.5).
- •Canley Heights Public School is the larger school with 529 students compared with 141.
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 Marks Point Public School?
On the Success Index, Canley Heights Public School ranks higher (33.4 vs 29.8 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 Marks Point Public School?
About 114 km in a straight line, between Canley Heights and Marks Point 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 Marks Point Public School has 12.7.
How do Canley Heights Public School and Marks Point Public School rank in NSW?
Canley Heights Public School is 1251st of 1,619 and Marks Point Public School is 1344th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.