Canterbury Boys High School vs Yeo Park Infants School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 620 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Canterbury Boys High School
Canterbury · Government high school · 7-12
422 students · ICSEA 1018
Yeo Park Infants School
Ashfield · Government primary · K-2
48 students · ICSEA 1144
| Measure | Canterbury Boys High School Canterbury NSW | Yeo Park Infants School Ashfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #127 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #315 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-2 |
| Students | 422 | 48 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 422 | 21 / 27 |
| Foundation intake | – | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | 69 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 59 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1144 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.8 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 1.3 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Canterbury 2193 | Ashfield 2131 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | canterburb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | yeoparkinf-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Yeo Park Infants School scores higher on the Success Index (81.1 vs 68.5).
- •Yeo Park Infants School has the higher ICSEA (1144 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Canterbury Boys High School has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 12.0).
- •Canterbury Boys High School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 48.
- •Canterbury Boys High School has grown faster over five years (19% vs 4%).
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 Canterbury Boys High School better than Yeo Park Infants School?
On the Success Index, Yeo Park Infants School ranks higher (81.1 vs 68.5 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 Canterbury Boys High School and Yeo Park Infants School?
About 620 m in a straight line, between Canterbury and Ashfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Canterbury Boys High School has 9.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yeo Park Infants School has 12.0.
How do Canterbury Boys High School and Yeo Park Infants School rank in NSW?
Canterbury Boys High School is 127th of 539 and Yeo Park Infants School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.