Canley Vale Public School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Cabramatta
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 426 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Canley Vale Public School
Canley Vale · Government primary · P-6
752 students · ICSEA 973
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Cabramatta
Cabramatta · Catholic primary · K-6
622 students · ICSEA 1012
| Measure | Canley Vale Public School Canley Vale NSW | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Cabramatta Cabramatta NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1086 of 1,619 | #881 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3397 of 4,908 | #2702 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 752 | 622 |
| Girls / boys | 368 / 384 | 325 / 297 |
| Foundation intake | 90 | 95 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 973 | 1012 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.8 | 35.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 13.3 |
| Language background other than English | 98% | 99% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Canley Vale 2166 | Cabramatta 2166 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | canleyvale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | shcabramatta.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Cabramatta scores higher on the Success Index (49.8 vs 40.4).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Cabramatta has the higher ICSEA (1012 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Canley Vale Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.7).
- •Canley Vale Public School is the larger school with 752 students compared with 622.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Cabramatta has grown faster over five years (9% vs -13%).
- •Canley Vale Public School is a government school while Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Cabramatta is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Vale Public School better than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Cabramatta?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Cabramatta ranks higher (49.8 vs 40.4 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 Vale Public School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Cabramatta?
About 426 m in a straight line, between Canley Vale and Cabramatta in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Canley Vale Public School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Cabramatta has 17.7.
How do Canley Vale Public School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Cabramatta rank in NSW?
Canley Vale Public School is 1086th of 1,619 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Cabramatta is 881st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.