Casula Public School vs Prestons Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.8 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
Prestons Public School
Prestons · Government primary · K-6
586 students · ICSEA 962
| Measure | Casula Public School Casula NSW | Prestons Public School Prestons NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1312 of 1,619 | #1376 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4060 of 4,908 | #4228 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 660 | 586 |
| Girls / boys | 298 / 362 | 289 / 297 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 77 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 962 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.2 | 39.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Casula 2170 | Prestons 2170 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | casula-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | prestons-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Casula Public School scores higher on the Success Index (30.8 vs 28.7).
- •Casula Public School has the higher ICSEA (980 vs 962), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Prestons Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.4).
- •Casula Public School is the larger school with 660 students compared with 586.
- •Prestons Public School has grown faster over five years (-17% 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 Prestons Public School?
On the Success Index, Casula Public School ranks higher (30.8 vs 28.7 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 Prestons Public School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Casula and Prestons 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 Prestons Public School has 15.0.
How do Casula Public School and Prestons Public School rank in NSW?
Casula Public School is 1312th of 1,619 and Prestons Public School is 1376th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.