Eastlakes Public School vs Pagewood Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 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
Pagewood Public School
Botany · Government primary · K-6
207 students · ICSEA 1085
| Measure | Eastlakes Public School Eastlakes NSW | Pagewood Public School Botany NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #609 of 1,619 | #633 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1858 of 4,908 | #1919 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 154 | 207 |
| Girls / boys | 79 / 75 | 105 / 102 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 1085 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 11.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Eastlakes 2018 | Botany 2019 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | eastlakes-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (60.8 vs 60.1).
- •Pagewood Public School has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 1046), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eastlakes Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.7).
- •Pagewood Public School is the larger school with 207 students compared with 154.
- •Eastlakes Public School has grown faster over five years (-23% vs -38%).
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 Pagewood Public 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 Eastlakes Public School and Pagewood Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Eastlakes and Botany 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 Pagewood Public School has 17.7.
How do Eastlakes Public School and Pagewood Public School rank in NSW?
Eastlakes Public School is 609th of 1,619 and Pagewood Public School is 633rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.