Caroline Chisholm School vs Padstow North Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caroline Chisholm School
Padstow · Government special · U
104 students · ICSEA 1004
Padstow North Public School
Padstow · Government primary · K-6
305 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Caroline Chisholm School Padstow NSW | Padstow North Public School Padstow NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #697 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2127 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-6 |
| Students | 104 | 305 |
| Girls / boys | 28 / 76 | 132 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | – | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 4.5 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.3 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 86% | 76% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Padstow 2211 | Padstow 2211 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | carolchish-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | padstownth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Padstow North Public School has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 1004), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Caroline Chisholm School has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 15.0).
- •Padstow North Public School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 104.
- •Caroline Chisholm School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -13%).
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 Caroline Chisholm School better than Padstow North Public 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 Caroline Chisholm School and Padstow North Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Padstow and Padstow in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caroline Chisholm School has 4.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Padstow North Public School has 15.0.
How do Caroline Chisholm School and Padstow North Public School rank in NSW?
Caroline Chisholm School is unranked and Padstow North Public School is 697th of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.