Canterbury Public School vs Edgeware School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 991 m 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
Edgeware School
Hurlstone Park · Government special · U
31 students · ICSEA 851
| Measure | Canterbury Public School Canterbury NSW | Edgeware School Hurlstone Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #229 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #800 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 346 | 31 |
| Girls / boys | 154 / 192 | 12 / 19 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1082 | 851 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 4.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.7 | 7.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 19% |
| Suburb | Canterbury 2193 | Hurlstone Park 2193 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | canterbury-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | edgeware-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Canterbury Public School has the higher ICSEA (1082 vs 851), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Edgeware School has fewer students per teacher (4.1 vs 14.0).
- •Canterbury Public School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 31.
- •Edgeware School has grown faster over five years (7% 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 Edgeware School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Canterbury Public School and Edgeware School?
About 991 m in a straight line, between Canterbury and Hurlstone Park 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 Edgeware School has 4.1.
How do Canterbury Public School and Edgeware School rank in NSW?
Canterbury Public School is 229th of 1,619 and Edgeware School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.