Cessnock West Public School vs Narrandera East Infants School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 490 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cessnock West Public School
Cessnock · Government primary · K-6
399 students · ICSEA 884
Narrandera East Infants School
Narrandera · Government primary · K-2
25 students · ICSEA 884
| Measure | Cessnock West Public School Cessnock NSW | Narrandera East Infants School Narrandera NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1572 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4744 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-2 |
| Students | 399 | 25 |
| Girls / boys | 193 / 206 | 11 / 14 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -55% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 884 | 884 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 8.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.3 | 2.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 36% |
| Suburb | Cessnock 2325 | Narrandera 2700 |
| Council area | Cessnock | Narrandera |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | cessnockw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | narrandere-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Narrandera East Infants School scores higher on the Success Index (25.8 vs 20.6).
- •Narrandera East Infants School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 15.2).
- •Cessnock West Public School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 25.
- •Cessnock West Public School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -55%).
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 Cessnock West Public School better than Narrandera East Infants School?
On the Success Index, Narrandera East Infants School ranks higher (25.8 vs 20.6 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 Cessnock West Public School and Narrandera East Infants School?
About 490 km in a straight line, between Cessnock and Narrandera in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cessnock West Public School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narrandera East Infants School has 8.9.
How do Cessnock West Public School and Narrandera East Infants School rank in NSW?
Cessnock West Public School is 1572nd of 1,619 and Narrandera East Infants School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.