Colo Heights Public School vs Parkes East Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 239 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Colo Heights Public School
Colo Heights · Government primary · K-6
29 students · ICSEA 949
Parkes East Public School
Parkes · Government primary · K-6
281 students · ICSEA 949
| Measure | Colo Heights Public School Colo Heights NSW | Parkes East Public School Parkes NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1267 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3939 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 29 | 281 |
| Girls / boys | 15 / 14 | 141 / 140 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 949 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 18.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.9 | 3.7 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 25% |
| Suburb | Colo Heights 2756 | Parkes 2870 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Parkes |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | colohts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | parkeseast-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Parkes East Public School scores higher on the Success Index (32.7 vs 30.0).
- •Colo Heights Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.2).
- •Parkes East Public School is the larger school with 281 students compared with 29.
- •Colo Heights Public School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -20%).
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 Colo Heights Public School better than Parkes East Public School?
On the Success Index, Parkes East Public School ranks higher (32.7 vs 30.0 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 Colo Heights Public School and Parkes East Public School?
About 239 km in a straight line, between Colo Heights and Parkes in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Colo Heights Public School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parkes East Public School has 15.2.
How do Colo Heights Public School and Parkes East Public School rank in NSW?
Colo Heights Public School is unranked and Parkes East Public School is 1267th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.