Eastern Creek Public School vs Punchbowl Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 25 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eastern Creek Public School
Eastern Creek · Government primary · P-6
246 students · ICSEA 976
Punchbowl Public School
Punchbowl · Government primary · P-6
528 students · ICSEA 976
| Measure | Eastern Creek Public School Eastern Creek NSW | Punchbowl Public School Punchbowl NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1234 of 1,619 | #922 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3829 of 4,908 | #2855 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 246 | 528 |
| Girls / boys | 121 / 125 | 244 / 284 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 82 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 976 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.1 | 44.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 2% |
| Suburb | Eastern Creek 2766 | Punchbowl 2196 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | easterncrk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | punchbowl-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Punchbowl Public School scores higher on the Success Index (47.8 vs 34.2).
- •Punchbowl Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.3).
- •Punchbowl Public School is the larger school with 528 students compared with 246.
- •Punchbowl Public School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -22%).
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 Eastern Creek Public School better than Punchbowl Public School?
On the Success Index, Punchbowl Public School ranks higher (47.8 vs 34.2 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 Eastern Creek Public School and Punchbowl Public School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Eastern Creek and Punchbowl in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eastern Creek Public School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Punchbowl Public School has 11.9.
How do Eastern Creek Public School and Punchbowl Public School rank in NSW?
Eastern Creek Public School is 1234th of 1,619 and Punchbowl Public School is 922nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.