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Daceyville Public School vs Rainbow Street Public School

A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureDaceyville Public School
Daceyville NSW
Rainbow Street Public School
Randwick NSW
Success Index
59
Top 50%
75
Top 10%
State rank (type)#648 of 1,619#148 of 1,619
National rank (type)#1982 of 4,908#552 of 4,908
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimaryPrimary
Year rangeK-6K-6
Students126454
Girls / boys58 / 68195 / 259
Foundation intake2065
Year 7 cohort––
Year 12 cohort––
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
––
VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth-53%+10%
ICSEA
Average 1000
10291122
ICSEA percentile59th90th
Top SEA quarter27%52%
Bottom SEA quarter25%6%
Students per teacher7.615.7
Teaching staff (FTE)16.528.9
Non-teaching staff (FTE)1.87.4
Language background other than English39%55%
Indigenous students16%2%
SuburbDaceyville 2032Randwick 2031
Council areaBayside (NSW)Randwick
RemotenessMajor CitiesMajor Cities
Websitedaceyville-p.schools.nsw.gov.aurainbowst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

The verdict

  • •Rainbow Street Public School scores higher on the Success Index (74.8 vs 59.3).
  • •Rainbow Street Public School has the higher ICSEA (1122 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
  • •Daceyville Public School has fewer students per teacher (7.6 vs 15.7).
  • •Rainbow Street Public School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 126.
  • •Rainbow Street Public School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -53%).

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 Daceyville Public School better than Rainbow Street Public School?

On the Success Index, Rainbow Street Public School ranks higher (74.8 vs 59.3 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 Daceyville Public School and Rainbow Street Public School?

About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Daceyville and Randwick in New South Wales.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

Daceyville Public School has 7.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rainbow Street Public School has 15.7.

How do Daceyville Public School and Rainbow Street Public School rank in NSW?

Daceyville Public School is 648th of 1,619 and Rainbow Street Public School is 148th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.