Carrington Public School vs Islington Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carrington Public School
Carrington · Government primary · K-6
110 students · ICSEA 996
Islington Public School
Islington · Government primary · K-6
159 students · ICSEA 1090
| Measure | Carrington Public School Carrington NSW | Islington Public School Islington NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #983 of 1,619 | #113 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3058 of 4,908 | #433 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 110 | 159 |
| Girls / boys | 46 / 64 | 82 / 77 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 1090 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 17.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 4% |
| Suburb | Carrington 2294 | Islington 2296 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | carrington-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | islington-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Islington Public School scores higher on the Success Index (76.5 vs 45.3).
- •Islington Public School has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 996), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Islington Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 17.5).
- •Islington Public School is the larger school with 159 students compared with 110.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Belmont
Frequently asked questions
Is Carrington Public School better than Islington Public School?
On the Success Index, Islington Public School ranks higher (76.5 vs 45.3 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 Carrington Public School and Islington Public School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Carrington and Islington in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carrington Public School has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Islington Public School has 9.4.
How do Carrington Public School and Islington Public School rank in NSW?
Carrington Public School is 983rd of 1,619 and Islington Public School is 113th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.