Cartwright Public School vs La Perouse Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 32 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cartwright Public School
Cartwright · Government primary · K-6
241 students · ICSEA 920
La Perouse Public School
La Perouse · Government primary · K-6
111 students · ICSEA 920
| Measure | Cartwright Public School Cartwright NSW | La Perouse Public School La Perouse NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1316 of 1,619 | #1135 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4071 of 4,908 | #3549 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 241 | 111 |
| Girls / boys | 105 / 136 | 54 / 57 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +59% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 920 | 920 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 8.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 13.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 50% |
| Suburb | Cartwright 2168 | La Perouse 2036 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cartwright-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | laperouse-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •La Perouse Public School scores higher on the Success Index (38.3 vs 30.6).
- •La Perouse Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 10.1).
- •Cartwright Public School is the larger school with 241 students compared with 111.
- •La Perouse Public School has grown faster over five years (59% vs 5%).
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 Cartwright Public School better than La Perouse Public School?
On the Success Index, La Perouse Public School ranks higher (38.3 vs 30.6 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 Cartwright Public School and La Perouse Public School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Cartwright and La Perouse in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cartwright Public School has 10.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and La Perouse Public School has 8.1.
How do Cartwright Public School and La Perouse Public School rank in NSW?
Cartwright Public School is 1316th of 1,619 and La Perouse Public School is 1135th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.