Craig Davis College vs Farmborough Road Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Craig Davis College
Cordeaux Heights · Independent special · 9-12
45 students · ICSEA 825
Farmborough Road Public School
Unanderra · Government primary · K-6
226 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | Craig Davis College Cordeaux Heights NSW | Farmborough Road Public School Unanderra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #981 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3053 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 9-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 45 | 226 |
| Girls / boys | 29 / 16 | 107 / 119 |
| Foundation intake | – | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 6 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +80% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 825 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 81% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 5.9 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 18.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 38% | 16% |
| Suburb | Cordeaux Heights 2526 | Unanderra 2526 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | youthoffthestreets.com.au/programs/craig-davis-college/ | farmborord-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Farmborough Road Public School has the higher ICSEA (961 vs 825), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Craig Davis College has fewer students per teacher (5.9 vs 12.0).
- •Farmborough Road Public School is the larger school with 226 students compared with 45.
- •Craig Davis College has grown faster over five years (80% vs 23%).
- •Craig Davis College is a independent school while Farmborough Road Public School is a government 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 Craig Davis College better than Farmborough Road Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Craig Davis College and Farmborough Road Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Cordeaux Heights and Unanderra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Craig Davis College has 5.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Farmborough Road Public School has 12.0.
How do Craig Davis College and Farmborough Road Public School rank in NSW?
Craig Davis College is unranked and Farmborough Road Public School is 981st of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.