Canley Vale Public School vs Sandy Beach Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 466 km 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
Sandy Beach Public School
Sandy Beach · Government primary · K-6
336 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | Canley Vale Public School Canley Vale NSW | Sandy Beach Public School Sandy Beach NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1086 of 1,619 | #1174 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3397 of 4,908 | #3663 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 752 | 336 |
| Girls / boys | 368 / 384 | 160 / 176 |
| Foundation intake | 90 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 973 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.8 | 22.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 98% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 16% |
| Suburb | Canley Vale 2166 | Sandy Beach 2456 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Coffs Harbour |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | canleyvale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sandybeach-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Canley Vale Public School scores higher on the Success Index (40.4 vs 36.7).
- •Canley Vale Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.9).
- •Canley Vale Public School is the larger school with 752 students compared with 336.
- •Sandy Beach Public School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -13%).
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 Sandy Beach Public School?
On the Success Index, Canley Vale Public School ranks higher (40.4 vs 36.7 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 Sandy Beach Public School?
About 466 km in a straight line, between Canley Vale and Sandy Beach 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 Sandy Beach Public School has 14.9.
How do Canley Vale Public School and Sandy Beach Public School rank in NSW?
Canley Vale Public School is 1086th of 1,619 and Sandy Beach Public School is 1174th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.