Eastlakes Public School vs Gardeners Road Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eastlakes Public School
Eastlakes · Government primary · K-6
154 students · ICSEA 1046
Gardeners Road Public School
Rosebery · Government primary · K-6
393 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Eastlakes Public School Eastlakes NSW | Gardeners Road Public School Rosebery NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #609 of 1,619 | #215 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1858 of 4,908 | #773 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 154 | 393 |
| Girls / boys | 79 / 75 | 160 / 233 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 31.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 65% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 6% |
| Suburb | Eastlakes 2018 | Rosebery 2018 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | eastlakes-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | gardeners-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Gardeners Road Public School scores higher on the Success Index (72.7 vs 60.8).
- •Gardeners Road Public School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 1046), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gardeners Road Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.8).
- •Gardeners Road Public School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 154.
- •Gardeners Road Public School has grown faster over five years (0% 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 Eastlakes Public School better than Gardeners Road Public School?
On the Success Index, Gardeners Road Public School ranks higher (72.7 vs 60.8 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 Eastlakes Public School and Gardeners Road Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Eastlakes and Rosebery in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eastlakes Public School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gardeners Road Public School has 12.4.
How do Eastlakes Public School and Gardeners Road Public School rank in NSW?
Eastlakes Public School is 609th of 1,619 and Gardeners Road Public School is 215th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.