Cardiff South Public School vs Georges Hall Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 124 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cardiff South Public School
Cardiff South · Government primary · P-6
298 students · ICSEA 1017
Georges Hall Public School
Georges Hall · Government primary · K-6
685 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Cardiff South Public School Cardiff South NSW | Georges Hall Public School Georges Hall NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #841 of 1,619 | #1029 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2564 of 4,908 | #3209 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 298 | 685 |
| Girls / boys | 143 / 155 | 329 / 356 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 87 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 42.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 0% |
| Suburb | Cardiff South 2285 | Georges Hall 2198 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cardiffsth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | georgeshal-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cardiff South Public School scores higher on the Success Index (51.8 vs 43.2).
- •Georges Hall Public School is the larger school with 685 students compared with 298.
- •Cardiff South Public School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -16%).
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 Cardiff South Public School better than Georges Hall Public School?
On the Success Index, Cardiff South Public School ranks higher (51.8 vs 43.2 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 Cardiff South Public School and Georges Hall Public School?
About 124 km in a straight line, between Cardiff South and Georges Hall in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cardiff South Public School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Georges Hall Public School has 16.3.
How do Cardiff South Public School and Georges Hall Public School rank in NSW?
Cardiff South Public School is 841st of 1,619 and Georges Hall Public School is 1029th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.