Castlereagh Public School vs Henry Fulton Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 5.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Castlereagh Public School
Castlereagh · Government primary · K-6
126 students · ICSEA 968
Henry Fulton Public School
Cranebrook · Government primary · K-6
219 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | Castlereagh Public School Castlereagh NSW | Henry Fulton Public School Cranebrook NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1168 of 1,619 | #1189 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3649 of 4,908 | #3702 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 126 | 219 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 63 | 107 / 112 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | -44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 13.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 7% |
| Suburb | Castlereagh 2749 | Cranebrook 2749 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | castlereag-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | henryfulto-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (36.8 vs 36.0).
- •Henry Fulton Public School has the higher ICSEA (998 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Henry Fulton Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.6 vs 19.4).
- •Henry Fulton Public School is the larger school with 219 students compared with 126.
- •Castlereagh Public School has grown faster over five years (25% vs -44%).
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 Castlereagh Public School better than Henry Fulton 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 Castlereagh Public School and Henry Fulton Public School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Castlereagh and Cranebrook in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Castlereagh Public School has 19.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Henry Fulton Public School has 16.6.
How do Castlereagh Public School and Henry Fulton Public School rank in NSW?
Castlereagh Public School is 1168th of 1,619 and Henry Fulton Public School is 1189th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.