Crown Street Public School vs Darlinghurst Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 860 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Crown Street Public School
Surry Hills · Government primary · K-6
288 students · ICSEA 1114
Darlinghurst Public School
Potts Point · Government primary · K-6
210 students · ICSEA 1156
| Measure | Crown Street Public School Surry Hills NSW | Darlinghurst Public School Potts Point NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #197 of 1,619 | #123 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #693 of 4,908 | #452 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 288 | 210 |
| Girls / boys | 136 / 152 | 123 / 87 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1114 | 1156 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 13.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Surry Hills 2010 | Potts Point 2011 |
| Council area | Sydney | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | crownst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | darlinghur-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Darlinghurst Public School scores higher on the Success Index (76.2 vs 73.4).
- •Darlinghurst Public School has the higher ICSEA (1156 vs 1114), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Darlinghurst Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.0).
- •Crown Street Public School is the larger school with 288 students compared with 210.
- •Crown Street Public School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -33%).
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 Crown Street Public School better than Darlinghurst Public School?
On the Success Index, Darlinghurst Public School ranks higher (76.2 vs 73.4 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 Crown Street Public School and Darlinghurst Public School?
About 860 m in a straight line, between Surry Hills and Potts Point in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Crown Street Public School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Darlinghurst Public School has 15.4.
How do Crown Street Public School and Darlinghurst Public School rank in NSW?
Crown Street Public School is 197th of 1,619 and Darlinghurst Public School is 123rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.