Chertsey Primary School vs Woodport 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.
Chertsey Primary School
Springfield · Government primary · K-6
125 students · ICSEA 935
Woodport Public School
Erina · Government primary · K-6
429 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Chertsey Primary School Springfield NSW | Woodport Public School Erina NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1252 of 1,619 | #709 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3877 of 4,908 | #2164 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 125 | 429 |
| Girls / boys | 48 / 77 | 211 / 218 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 935 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 7.5 | 19.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.7 | 22.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 7% |
| 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 | woodport-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Woodport Public School scores higher on the Success Index (57.0 vs 33.4).
- •Woodport Public School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 935), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chertsey Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.5 vs 19.1).
- •Woodport Public School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 125.
- •Woodport Public School has grown faster over five years (-5% 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 Woodport Public School?
On the Success Index, Woodport Public School ranks higher (57.0 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 Woodport Public School?
About 1.4 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 Woodport Public School has 19.1.
How do Chertsey Primary School and Woodport Public School rank in NSW?
Chertsey Primary School is 1252nd of 1,619 and Woodport Public School is 709th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.