Clemton Park Public School vs Earlwood Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clemton Park Public School
Earlwood · Government primary · K-6
500 students · ICSEA 1038
Earlwood Public School
Earlwood · Government primary · K-6
600 students · ICSEA 1107
| Measure | Clemton Park Public School Earlwood NSW | Earlwood Public School Earlwood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #811 of 1,619 | #119 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2485 of 4,908 | #445 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 500 | 600 |
| Girls / boys | 240 / 260 | 268 / 332 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1107 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.4 | 43.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Earlwood 2206 | Earlwood 2206 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | clemtonpk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | earlwood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Earlwood Public School scores higher on the Success Index (76.3 vs 53.0).
- •Earlwood Public School has the higher ICSEA (1107 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Earlwood Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.5).
- •Earlwood Public School is the larger school with 600 students compared with 500.
- •Earlwood Public School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -15%).
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 Clemton Park Public School better than Earlwood Public School?
On the Success Index, Earlwood Public School ranks higher (76.3 vs 53.0 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 Clemton Park Public School and Earlwood Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Earlwood and Earlwood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clemton Park Public School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Earlwood Public School has 13.7.
How do Clemton Park Public School and Earlwood Public School rank in NSW?
Clemton Park Public School is 811th of 1,619 and Earlwood Public School is 119th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.