Cecil Hills Public School vs Green Valley Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cecil Hills Public School
Cecil Hills · Government primary · K-6
721 students · ICSEA 1017
Green Valley Public School
Green Valley · Government primary · K-6
365 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | Cecil Hills Public School Cecil Hills NSW | Green Valley Public School Green Valley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #975 of 1,619 | #1242 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3034 of 4,908 | #3850 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 721 | 365 |
| Girls / boys | 344 / 377 | 191 / 174 |
| Foundation intake | 89 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.7 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 3.0 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Cecil Hills 2171 | Green Valley 2168 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cecilhills-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | greenvally-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cecil Hills Public School scores higher on the Success Index (45.6 vs 33.8).
- •Cecil Hills Public School has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cecil Hills Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.7).
- •Cecil Hills Public School is the larger school with 721 students compared with 365.
- •Cecil Hills Public School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -14%).
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 Cecil Hills Public School better than Green Valley Public School?
On the Success Index, Cecil Hills Public School ranks higher (45.6 vs 33.8 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 Cecil Hills Public School and Green Valley Public School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Cecil Hills and Green Valley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cecil Hills Public School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Green Valley Public School has 16.7.
How do Cecil Hills Public School and Green Valley Public School rank in NSW?
Cecil Hills Public School is 975th of 1,619 and Green Valley Public School is 1242nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.