Clemton Park Public School vs Sylvania Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 8.7 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
Sylvania Public School
Sylvania · Government primary · K-6
167 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Clemton Park Public School Earlwood NSW | Sylvania Public School Sylvania NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #811 of 1,619 | #682 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2485 of 4,908 | #2075 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 500 | 167 |
| Girls / boys | 240 / 260 | 79 / 88 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.4 | 9.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 1.9 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Earlwood 2206 | Sylvania 2224 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | clemtonpk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sylvania-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Sylvania Public School scores higher on the Success Index (58.2 vs 53.0).
- •Clemton Park Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.0).
- •Clemton Park Public School is the larger school with 500 students compared with 167.
- •Sylvania Public School has grown faster over five years (28% 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 Sylvania Public School?
On the Success Index, Sylvania Public School ranks higher (58.2 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 Sylvania Public School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Earlwood and Sylvania 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 Sylvania Public School has 17.0.
How do Clemton Park Public School and Sylvania Public School rank in NSW?
Clemton Park Public School is 811th of 1,619 and Sylvania Public School is 682nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.