Chester Hill North Public School vs Chester Hill Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chester Hill North Public School
Chester Hill · Government primary · K-6
400 students · ICSEA 950
Chester Hill Public School
Chester Hill · Government primary · K-6
578 students · ICSEA 958
| Measure | Chester Hill North Public School Chester Hill NSW | Chester Hill Public School Chester Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1142 of 1,619 | #1359 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3580 of 4,908 | #4183 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 400 | 578 |
| Girls / boys | 174 / 226 | 272 / 306 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 958 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.7 | 38.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 85% | 89% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Chester Hill 2162 | Chester Hill 2162 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | chesterhin-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | chesterhil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Chester Hill North Public School scores higher on the Success Index (37.8 vs 29.2).
- •Chester Hill Public School has the higher ICSEA (958 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chester Hill North Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.0).
- •Chester Hill Public School is the larger school with 578 students compared with 400.
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 Chester Hill North Public School better than Chester Hill Public School?
On the Success Index, Chester Hill North Public School ranks higher (37.8 vs 29.2 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 Chester Hill North Public School and Chester Hill Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Chester Hill and Chester Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chester Hill North Public School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Chester Hill Public School has 15.0.
How do Chester Hill North Public School and Chester Hill Public School rank in NSW?
Chester Hill North Public School is 1142nd of 1,619 and Chester Hill Public School is 1359th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.