Dulwich Hill Public School vs Edgeware School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dulwich Hill Public School
Dulwich Hill · Government primary · K-6
358 students · ICSEA 1099
Edgeware School
Hurlstone Park · Government special · U
31 students · ICSEA 851
| Measure | Dulwich Hill Public School Dulwich Hill NSW | Edgeware School Hurlstone Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #551 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1695 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 358 | 31 |
| Girls / boys | 178 / 180 | 12 / 19 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1099 | 851 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 4.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.9 | 7.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 19% |
| Suburb | Dulwich Hill 2203 | Hurlstone Park 2193 |
| Council area | Inner West | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | dulwichhil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | edgeware-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Dulwich Hill Public School has the higher ICSEA (1099 vs 851), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Edgeware School has fewer students per teacher (4.1 vs 18.0).
- •Dulwich Hill Public School is the larger school with 358 students compared with 31.
- •Edgeware School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -23%).
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 Dulwich Hill Public School better than Edgeware School?
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 Dulwich Hill Public School and Edgeware School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Dulwich Hill and Hurlstone Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dulwich Hill Public School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Edgeware School has 4.1.
How do Dulwich Hill Public School and Edgeware School rank in NSW?
Dulwich Hill Public School is 551st of 1,619 and Edgeware School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.