Charlestown South Public School vs Gymea North Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 130 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Charlestown South Public School
Charlestown · Government primary · K-6
235 students · ICSEA 1075
Gymea North Public School
Gymea · Government primary · K-6
362 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Charlestown South Public School Charlestown NSW | Gymea North Public School Gymea NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #540 of 1,619 | #442 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1652 of 4,908 | #1339 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 235 | 362 |
| Girls / boys | 112 / 123 | 185 / 177 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1075 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 18.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 20.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 2% |
| Suburb | Charlestown 2290 | Gymea 2227 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | charlestos-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | gymeanorth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Gymea North Public School scores higher on the Success Index (66.4 vs 62.9).
- •Gymea North Public School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 235.
- •Gymea North Public School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -10%).
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 Charlestown South Public School better than Gymea North Public School?
On the Success Index, Gymea North Public School ranks higher (66.4 vs 62.9 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 Charlestown South Public School and Gymea North Public School?
About 130 km in a straight line, between Charlestown and Gymea in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Charlestown South Public School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gymea North Public School has 18.0.
How do Charlestown South Public School and Gymea North Public School rank in NSW?
Charlestown South Public School is 540th of 1,619 and Gymea North Public School is 442nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.