Castle Hill Public School vs Samuel Gilbert 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.
Castle Hill Public School
Castle Hill · Government primary · K-6
970 students · ICSEA 1128
Samuel Gilbert Public School
Castle Hill · Government primary · K-6
643 students · ICSEA 1128
| Measure | Castle Hill Public School Castle Hill NSW | Samuel Gilbert Public School Castle Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #325 of 1,619 | #309 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1071 of 4,908 | #1025 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 970 | 643 |
| Girls / boys | 483 / 487 | 306 / 337 |
| Foundation intake | 100 | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1128 | 1128 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 53% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 18.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.4 | 35.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 83% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Castle Hill 2154 | Castle Hill 2154 |
| Council area | The Hills | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | castlehill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | samuelgilb-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (69.3 vs 69.9).
- •Castle Hill Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.4).
- •Castle Hill Public School is the larger school with 970 students compared with 643.
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 Hill Public School better than Samuel Gilbert 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 Castle Hill Public School and Samuel Gilbert Public School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Castle Hill and Castle Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Castle Hill Public School has 17.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Samuel Gilbert Public School has 18.4.
How do Castle Hill Public School and Samuel Gilbert Public School rank in NSW?
Castle Hill Public School is 325th of 1,619 and Samuel Gilbert Public School is 309th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.