Carlton Public School vs Revesby South Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 9.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carlton Public School
Bexley · Government primary · K-6
599 students · ICSEA 1041
Revesby South Public School
Revesby · Government primary · K-6
312 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Carlton Public School Bexley NSW | Revesby South Public School Revesby NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #824 of 1,619 | #790 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2520 of 4,908 | #2421 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 599 | 312 |
| Girls / boys | 289 / 310 | 148 / 164 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.8 | 17.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Bexley 2207 | Revesby 2212 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | carlton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | revesbysth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Revesby South Public School scores higher on the Success Index (53.9 vs 52.5).
- •Carlton Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.9).
- •Carlton Public School is the larger school with 599 students compared with 312.
- •Revesby South Public School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -27%).
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 Carlton Public School better than Revesby South Public School?
On the Success Index, Revesby South Public School ranks higher (53.9 vs 52.5 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 Carlton Public School and Revesby South Public School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Bexley and Revesby in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carlton Public School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Revesby South Public School has 17.9.
How do Carlton Public School and Revesby South Public School rank in NSW?
Carlton Public School is 824th of 1,619 and Revesby South Public School is 790th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.