Clemton Park Public School vs St Ursula's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 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
St Ursula's College
Kingsgrove · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,110 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Clemton Park Public School Earlwood NSW | St Ursula's College Kingsgrove NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #811 of 1,619 | #92 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #2485 of 4,908 | #251 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 500 | 1,110 |
| Girls / boys | 240 / 260 | 1,110 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 198 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 184 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.4 | 82.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 18.9 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Earlwood 2206 | Kingsgrove 2208 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | clemtonpk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stursulakingsgrove.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Ursula's College scores higher on the Success Index (71.5 vs 53.0).
- •St Ursula's College has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Ursula's College has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.5).
- •St Ursula's College is the larger school with 1,110 students compared with 500.
- •St Ursula's College has grown faster over five years (1% vs -15%).
- •Clemton Park Public School is a government school while St Ursula's College is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Ursula's College?
On the Success Index, St Ursula's College ranks higher (71.5 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 St Ursula's College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Earlwood and Kingsgrove 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 St Ursula's College has 13.5.
How do Clemton Park Public School and St Ursula's College rank in NSW?
Clemton Park Public School is 811th of 1,619 and St Ursula's College is 92nd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.