Crestwood Public School vs Excelsior Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Crestwood Public School
Baulkham Hills · Government primary · K-6
633 students · ICSEA 1139
Excelsior Public School
Castle Hill · Government primary · K-6
561 students · ICSEA 1150
| Measure | Crestwood Public School Baulkham Hills NSW | Excelsior Public School Castle Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #247 of 1,619 | #104 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #838 of 4,908 | #389 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 633 | 561 |
| Girls / boys | 305 / 328 | 258 / 303 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1139 | 1150 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 18.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.7 | 30.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Baulkham Hills 2153 | Castle Hill 2154 |
| Council area | The Hills | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | crestwood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | excelsior-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Excelsior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (77.1 vs 71.8).
- •Excelsior Public School has the higher ICSEA (1150 vs 1139), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Crestwood Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.3).
- •Crestwood Public School is the larger school with 633 students compared with 561.
- •Excelsior Public School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -16%).
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 Crestwood Public School better than Excelsior Public School?
On the Success Index, Excelsior Public School ranks higher (77.1 vs 71.8 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 Crestwood Public School and Excelsior Public School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Baulkham Hills and Castle Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Crestwood Public School has 17.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Excelsior Public School has 18.3.
How do Crestwood Public School and Excelsior Public School rank in NSW?
Crestwood Public School is 247th of 1,619 and Excelsior Public School is 104th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.