Cartwright Public School vs Sadleir Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.0 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
Sadleir Public School
Sadleir · Government primary · P-6
351 students · ICSEA 883
| Measure | Cartwright Public School Cartwright NSW | Sadleir Public School Sadleir NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1316 of 1,619 | #1541 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4071 of 4,908 | #4663 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 241 | 351 |
| Girls / boys | 105 / 136 | 159 / 192 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 920 | 883 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 28.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 82% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 10% |
| Suburb | Cartwright 2168 | Sadleir 2168 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cartwright-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sadleir-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cartwright Public School scores higher on the Success Index (30.6 vs 22.3).
- •Cartwright Public School has the higher ICSEA (920 vs 883), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cartwright Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.2).
- •Sadleir Public School is the larger school with 351 students compared with 241.
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 Sadleir Public School?
On the Success Index, Cartwright Public School ranks higher (30.6 vs 22.3 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 Cartwright Public School and Sadleir Public School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Cartwright and Sadleir 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 Sadleir Public School has 12.2.
How do Cartwright Public School and Sadleir Public School rank in NSW?
Cartwright Public School is 1316th of 1,619 and Sadleir Public School is 1541st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.