Canterbury Public School vs Canterbury South Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Canterbury Public School
Canterbury · Government primary · K-6
346 students · ICSEA 1082
Canterbury South Public School
Canterbury · Government primary · K-6
269 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Canterbury Public School Canterbury NSW | Canterbury South Public School Canterbury NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #229 of 1,619 | #793 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #800 of 4,908 | #2425 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 346 | 269 |
| Girls / boys | 154 / 192 | 131 / 138 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1082 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.7 | 15.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 60% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Canterbury 2193 | Canterbury 2193 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | canterbury-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | canterburs-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Canterbury Public School scores higher on the Success Index (72.3 vs 53.8).
- •Canterbury Public School has the higher ICSEA (1082 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Canterbury Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.9).
- •Canterbury Public School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 269.
- •Canterbury South Public School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -11%).
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 Public School better than Canterbury South Public School?
On the Success Index, Canterbury Public School ranks higher (72.3 vs 53.8 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 Canterbury Public School and Canterbury South Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Canterbury in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Canterbury Public School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Canterbury South Public School has 16.9.
How do Canterbury Public School and Canterbury South Public School rank in NSW?
Canterbury Public School is 229th of 1,619 and Canterbury South Public School is 793rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.