Darlinghurst Public School vs Sydney Distance Education High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 869 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Darlinghurst Public School
Potts Point · Government primary · K-6
210 students · ICSEA 1156
Sydney Distance Education High School
Woolloomooloo · Government high school · 7-12
615 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Darlinghurst Public School Potts Point NSW | Sydney Distance Education High School Woolloomooloo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #123 of 1,619 | #128 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #452 of 4,908 | #317 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 210 | 615 |
| Girls / boys | 123 / 87 | 370 / 245 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 7 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 107 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1156 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 3.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 166.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 25.3 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 12% |
| Suburb | Potts Point 2011 | Woolloomooloo 2011 |
| Council area | Sydney | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | darlinghur-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sydneyh-d.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Darlinghurst Public School scores higher on the Success Index (76.2 vs 68.4).
- •Darlinghurst Public School has the higher ICSEA (1156 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sydney Distance Education High School has fewer students per teacher (3.4 vs 15.4).
- •Sydney Distance Education High School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 210.
- •Sydney Distance Education High 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 Darlinghurst Public School better than Sydney Distance Education High School?
On the Success Index, Darlinghurst Public School ranks higher (76.2 vs 68.4 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 Darlinghurst Public School and Sydney Distance Education High School?
About 869 m in a straight line, between Potts Point and Woolloomooloo in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Darlinghurst Public School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sydney Distance Education High School has 3.4.
How do Darlinghurst Public School and Sydney Distance Education High School rank in NSW?
Darlinghurst Public School is 123rd of 1,619 and Sydney Distance Education High School is 128th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.