Clairgate Public School vs James Erskine Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clairgate Public School
St Clair · Government primary · K-6
409 students · ICSEA 982
James Erskine Public School
Erskine Park · Government primary · K-6
486 students · ICSEA 980
| Measure | Clairgate Public School St Clair NSW | James Erskine Public School Erskine Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1116 of 1,619 | #1309 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3494 of 4,908 | #4043 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 409 | 486 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 208 | 232 / 254 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 980 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.8 | 29.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 9% |
| Suburb | St Clair 2759 | Erskine Park 2759 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | clairgate-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | jameserski-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Clairgate Public School scores higher on the Success Index (39.0 vs 31.1).
- •Clairgate Public School has the higher ICSEA (982 vs 980), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clairgate Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.3).
- •James Erskine Public School is the larger school with 486 students compared with 409.
- •Clairgate Public School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -14%).
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 Clairgate Public School better than James Erskine Public School?
On the Success Index, Clairgate Public School ranks higher (39.0 vs 31.1 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 Clairgate Public School and James Erskine Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between St Clair and Erskine Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clairgate Public School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and James Erskine Public School has 16.3.
How do Clairgate Public School and James Erskine Public School rank in NSW?
Clairgate Public School is 1116th of 1,619 and James Erskine Public School is 1309th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.