Edgeworth Heights Public School vs Narellan Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 149 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Edgeworth Heights Public School
Edgeworth · Government primary · K-6
305 students · ICSEA 969
Narellan Public School
Narellan · Government primary · K-6
291 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | Edgeworth Heights Public School Edgeworth NSW | Narellan Public School Narellan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1265 of 1,619 | #1187 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3935 of 4,908 | #3698 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 305 | 291 |
| Girls / boys | 141 / 164 | 142 / 149 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.6 | 20.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 13% |
| Suburb | Edgeworth 2285 | Narellan 2567 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | edgeworthh-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | narellan-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Narellan Public School scores higher on the Success Index (36.1 vs 32.7).
- •Narellan Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.4).
- •Edgeworth Heights Public School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 291.
- •Narellan Public School has grown faster over five years (-15% 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 Edgeworth Heights Public School better than Narellan Public School?
On the Success Index, Narellan Public School ranks higher (36.1 vs 32.7 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 Edgeworth Heights Public School and Narellan Public School?
About 149 km in a straight line, between Edgeworth and Narellan in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Edgeworth Heights Public School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narellan Public School has 13.9.
How do Edgeworth Heights Public School and Narellan Public School rank in NSW?
Edgeworth Heights Public School is 1265th of 1,619 and Narellan Public School is 1187th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.