Claymore Public School vs Eschol Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Claymore Public School
Claymore · Government primary · P-6
236 students · ICSEA 903
Eschol Park Public School
Eschol Park · Government primary · K-6
326 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Claymore Public School Claymore NSW | Eschol Park Public School Eschol Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1360 of 1,619 | #1210 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4184 of 4,908 | #3772 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 236 | 326 |
| Girls / boys | 85 / 151 | 154 / 172 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 903 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.3 | 19.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 12% |
| Suburb | Claymore 2559 | Eschol Park 2558 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | claymore-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | escholpark-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Eschol Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (35.0 vs 29.2).
- •Eschol Park Public School has the higher ICSEA (979 vs 903), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Claymore Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 16.5).
- •Eschol Park Public School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 236.
- •Eschol Park Public School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -16%).
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 Claymore Public School better than Eschol Park Public School?
On the Success Index, Eschol Park Public School ranks higher (35.0 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 Claymore Public School and Eschol Park Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Claymore and Eschol Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Claymore Public School has 9.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Eschol Park Public School has 16.5.
How do Claymore Public School and Eschol Park Public School rank in NSW?
Claymore Public School is 1360th of 1,619 and Eschol Park Public School is 1210th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.