Castlereagh Public School vs Plunkett Street Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 55 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
Plunkett Street Public School
Woolloomooloo · Government primary · P-6
73 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Castlereagh Public School Castlereagh NSW | Plunkett Street Public School Woolloomooloo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1168 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3649 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 126 | 73 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 63 | 35 / 38 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 5.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 3.2 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 27% |
| Suburb | Castlereagh 2749 | Woolloomooloo 2011 |
| Council area | Penrith | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | castlereag-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | plunketstr-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Plunkett Street Public School scores higher on the Success Index (41.3 vs 36.8).
- •Plunkett Street Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 19.4).
- •Castlereagh Public School is the larger school with 126 students compared with 73.
- •Castlereagh Public School has grown faster over five years (25% vs 7%).
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 Plunkett Street Public School?
On the Success Index, Plunkett Street Public School ranks higher (41.3 vs 36.8 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 Castlereagh Public School and Plunkett Street Public School?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Castlereagh and Woolloomooloo 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 Plunkett Street Public School has 13.8.
How do Castlereagh Public School and Plunkett Street Public School rank in NSW?
Castlereagh Public School is 1168th of 1,619 and Plunkett Street Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.