Cherrybrook Public School vs John Purchase Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cherrybrook Public School
Cherrybrook · Government primary · K-6
886 students · ICSEA 1164
John Purchase Public School
Cherrybrook · Government primary · K-6
550 students · ICSEA 1168
| Measure | Cherrybrook Public School Cherrybrook NSW | John Purchase Public School Cherrybrook NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #78 of 1,619 | #90 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #297 of 4,908 | #349 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 886 | 550 |
| Girls / boys | 441 / 445 | 271 / 279 |
| Foundation intake | 90 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1168 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 68% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 19.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.3 | 28.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Cherrybrook 2126 | Cherrybrook 2126 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cherrybrok-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | johnpurch-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (78.3 vs 77.7).
- •John Purchase Public School has the higher ICSEA (1168 vs 1164), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cherrybrook Public School is the larger school with 886 students compared with 550.
- •Cherrybrook Public School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -16%).
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 Cherrybrook Public School better than John Purchase Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cherrybrook Public School and John Purchase Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Cherrybrook and Cherrybrook in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cherrybrook Public School has 19.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Purchase Public School has 19.3.
How do Cherrybrook Public School and John Purchase Public School rank in NSW?
Cherrybrook Public School is 78th of 1,619 and John Purchase Public School is 90th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.