Casula Public School vs Clarence Town Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 171 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Casula Public School
Casula · Government primary · K-6
660 students · ICSEA 980
Clarence Town Public School
Clarence Town · Government primary · K-6
158 students · ICSEA 980
| Measure | Casula Public School Casula NSW | Clarence Town Public School Clarence Town NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1312 of 1,619 | #957 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4060 of 4,908 | #2960 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 660 | 158 |
| Girls / boys | 298 / 362 | 79 / 79 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 980 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.2 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 1.9 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 10% |
| Suburb | Casula 2170 | Clarence Town 2321 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Dungog |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | casula-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | clarenceto-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Clarence Town Public School scores higher on the Success Index (46.4 vs 30.8).
- •Clarence Town Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.4).
- •Casula Public School is the larger school with 660 students compared with 158.
- •Clarence Town Public School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -25%).
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 Casula Public School better than Clarence Town Public School?
On the Success Index, Clarence Town Public School ranks higher (46.4 vs 30.8 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 Casula Public School and Clarence Town Public School?
About 171 km in a straight line, between Casula and Clarence Town in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Casula Public School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Clarence Town Public School has 13.2.
How do Casula Public School and Clarence Town Public School rank in NSW?
Casula Public School is 1312th of 1,619 and Clarence Town Public School is 957th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.