Darlington Public School vs Key College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 792 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Darlington Public School
Chippendale · Government primary · P-6
147 students · ICSEA 1030
Key College
Redfern · Independent special · 9-12
70 students · ICSEA 909
| Measure | Darlington Public School Chippendale NSW | Key College Redfern NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #516 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1568 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | P-6 | 9-12 |
| Students | 147 | 70 |
| Girls / boys | 82 / 65 | 40 / 30 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 7 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1030 | 909 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 5.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.5 | 12.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 12.7 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 24% |
| Suburb | Chippendale 2008 | Redfern 2016 |
| Council area | Sydney | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | darlington-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.youthoffthestreets.com.au/education/w1/i1001886/ |
The verdict
- •Darlington Public School has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 909), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Key College has fewer students per teacher (5.6 vs 8.4).
- •Darlington Public School is the larger school with 147 students compared with 70.
- •Key College has grown faster over five years (13% vs -10%).
- •Darlington Public School is a government school while Key College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Darlington Public School better than Key College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Darlington Public School and Key College?
About 792 m in a straight line, between Chippendale and Redfern in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Darlington Public School has 8.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Key College has 5.6.
How do Darlington Public School and Key College rank in NSW?
Darlington Public School is 516th of 1,619 and Key College is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.