Carlingford Public School vs Como West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 25 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carlingford Public School
Carlingford · Government primary · K-6
644 students · ICSEA 1109
Como West Public School
Como · Government primary · K-6
275 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Carlingford Public School Carlingford NSW | Como West Public School Como NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #439 of 1,619 | #339 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1331 of 4,908 | #1115 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 644 | 275 |
| Girls / boys | 300 / 344 | 128 / 147 |
| Foundation intake | 69 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1109 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.1 | 18.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Carlingford 2118 | Como 2226 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | carlingfor-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | comowest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Como West Public School scores higher on the Success Index (68.9 vs 66.5).
- •Como West Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.4).
- •Carlingford Public School is the larger school with 644 students compared with 275.
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 Carlingford Public School better than Como West Public School?
On the Success Index, Como West Public School ranks higher (68.9 vs 66.5 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 Carlingford Public School and Como West Public School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Carlingford and Como in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carlingford Public School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Como West Public School has 14.6.
How do Carlingford Public School and Como West Public School rank in NSW?
Carlingford Public School is 439th of 1,619 and Como West Public School is 339th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.