Chillingham Public School vs Crystal Creek Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chillingham Public School
Chillingham · Government primary · K-6
35 students · ICSEA 1005
Crystal Creek Public School
Crystal Creek · Government primary · K-6
80 students · ICSEA 939
| Measure | Chillingham Public School Chillingham NSW | Crystal Creek Public School Crystal Creek NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1385 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4249 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 35 | 80 |
| Girls / boys | 17 / 18 | 36 / 44 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 939 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 5.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.9 | 1.5 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 13% |
| Suburb | Chillingham 2484 | Crystal Creek 2484 |
| Council area | Tweed | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | chillingha-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | crystalcrk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Chillingham Public School scores higher on the Success Index (49.1 vs 28.4).
- •Chillingham Public School has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 939), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chillingham Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.7).
- •Crystal Creek Public School is the larger school with 80 students compared with 35.
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 Chillingham Public School better than Crystal Creek Public School?
On the Success Index, Chillingham Public School ranks higher (49.1 vs 28.4 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 Chillingham Public School and Crystal Creek Public School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Chillingham and Crystal Creek in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chillingham Public School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Crystal Creek Public School has 15.7.
How do Chillingham Public School and Crystal Creek Public School rank in NSW?
Chillingham Public School is unranked and Crystal Creek Public School is 1385th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.