Castle Cove Public School vs Summer Hill Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 14 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Cove Public School
Castle Cove · Government primary · K-6
273 students · ICSEA 1167
Summer Hill Public School
Summer Hill · Government primary · K-6
662 students · ICSEA 1167
| Measure | Castle Cove Public School Castle Cove NSW | Summer Hill Public School Summer Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #156 of 1,619 | #48 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #575 of 4,908 | #198 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 273 | 662 |
| Girls / boys | 133 / 140 | 329 / 333 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 101 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -39% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1167 | 1167 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 17.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 37.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Castle Cove 2069 | Summer Hill 2130 |
| Council area | Willoughby | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | castlecove-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | summerhill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Summer Hill Public School scores higher on the Success Index (79.9 vs 74.5).
- •Castle Cove Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.8).
- •Summer Hill Public School is the larger school with 662 students compared with 273.
- •Summer Hill Public School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -39%).
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 Castle Cove Public School better than Summer Hill Public School?
On the Success Index, Summer Hill Public School ranks higher (79.9 vs 74.5 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 Castle Cove Public School and Summer Hill Public School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Castle Cove and Summer Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Castle Cove Public School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Summer Hill Public School has 17.8.
How do Castle Cove Public School and Summer Hill Public School rank in NSW?
Castle Cove Public School is 156th of 1,619 and Summer Hill Public School is 48th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.