Canterbury Public School vs Five Dock Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.7 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
Five Dock Public School
Five Dock · Government primary · P-6
314 students · ICSEA 1082
| Measure | Canterbury Public School Canterbury NSW | Five Dock Public School Five Dock NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #229 of 1,619 | #306 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #800 of 4,908 | #1012 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 346 | 314 |
| Girls / boys | 154 / 192 | 151 / 163 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1082 | 1082 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.7 | 24.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Canterbury 2193 | Five Dock 2046 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canada Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | canterbury-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | fivedock-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Canterbury Public School scores higher on the Success Index (72.3 vs 70.0).
- •Five Dock Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.0).
- •Canterbury Public School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 314.
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 Five Dock Public School?
On the Success Index, Canterbury Public School ranks higher (72.3 vs 70.0 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 Five Dock Public School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Five Dock 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 Five Dock Public School has 12.8.
How do Canterbury Public School and Five Dock Public School rank in NSW?
Canterbury Public School is 229th of 1,619 and Five Dock Public School is 306th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.