Chertsey Primary School vs Erina High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chertsey Primary School
Springfield · Government primary · K-6
125 students · ICSEA 935
Erina High School
Erina · Government high school · 7-12
781 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Chertsey Primary School Springfield NSW | Erina High School Erina NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1252 of 1,619 | #286 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3877 of 4,908 | #769 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 125 | 781 |
| Girls / boys | 48 / 77 | 389 / 392 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 148 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 71 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 935 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 7.5 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.7 | 59.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 14.7 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 8% |
| Suburb | Springfield 2250 | Erina 2250 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | chertsey-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | erina-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Erina High School scores higher on the Success Index (48.5 vs 33.4).
- •Erina High School has the higher ICSEA (996 vs 935), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chertsey Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.5 vs 13.2).
- •Erina High School is the larger school with 781 students compared with 125.
- •Erina High School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -32%).
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 Chertsey Primary School better than Erina High School?
On the Success Index, Erina High School ranks higher (48.5 vs 33.4 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 Chertsey Primary School and Erina High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Erina in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chertsey Primary School has 7.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Erina High School has 13.2.
How do Chertsey Primary School and Erina High School rank in NSW?
Chertsey Primary School is 1252nd of 1,619 and Erina High School is 286th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.