Croydon Public School vs Eastwood Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 11 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Croydon Public School
Croydon · Government primary · K-6
576 students · ICSEA 1119
Eastwood Heights Public School
Eastwood · Government primary · K-6
416 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Croydon Public School Croydon NSW | Eastwood Heights Public School Eastwood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #318 of 1,619 | #563 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1057 of 4,908 | #1735 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 576 | 416 |
| Girls / boys | 290 / 286 | 200 / 216 |
| Foundation intake | 92 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 19.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.5 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Croydon 2132 | Eastwood 2122 |
| Council area | Burwood | Ryde |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | croydon-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | eastwoodht-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Croydon Public School scores higher on the Success Index (69.5 vs 62.1).
- •Croydon Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.7 vs 19.3).
- •Croydon Public School is the larger school with 576 students compared with 416.
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 Croydon Public School better than Eastwood Heights Public School?
On the Success Index, Croydon Public School ranks higher (69.5 vs 62.1 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 Croydon Public School and Eastwood Heights Public School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Croydon and Eastwood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Croydon Public School has 17.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Eastwood Heights Public School has 19.3.
How do Croydon Public School and Eastwood Heights Public School rank in NSW?
Croydon Public School is 318th of 1,619 and Eastwood Heights Public School is 563rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.