Curran Public School vs Sadleir Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 8.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Curran Public School
Macquarie Fields · Government primary · K-6
275 students · ICSEA 883
Sadleir Public School
Sadleir · Government primary · P-6
351 students · ICSEA 883
| Measure | Curran Public School Macquarie Fields NSW | Sadleir Public School Sadleir NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1258 of 1,619 | #1541 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3899 of 4,908 | #4663 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 275 | 351 |
| Girls / boys | 126 / 149 | 159 / 192 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 883 | 883 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.8 | 28.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 82% |
| Indigenous students | 28% | 10% |
| Suburb | Macquarie Fields 2564 | Sadleir 2168 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | curran-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sadleir-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Curran Public School scores higher on the Success Index (33.2 vs 22.3).
- •Curran Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 12.2).
- •Sadleir Public School is the larger school with 351 students compared with 275.
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 Curran Public School better than Sadleir Public School?
On the Success Index, Curran Public School ranks higher (33.2 vs 22.3 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 Curran Public School and Sadleir Public School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Macquarie Fields and Sadleir in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Curran Public School has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sadleir Public School has 12.2.
How do Curran Public School and Sadleir Public School rank in NSW?
Curran Public School is 1258th of 1,619 and Sadleir Public School is 1541st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.