Elderslie Public School vs Elizabeth Macarthur High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Elderslie Public School
Elderslie · Government primary · K-6
539 students · ICSEA 1011
Elizabeth Macarthur High School
Narellan · Government high school · 7-12
1,400 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Elderslie Public School Elderslie NSW | Elizabeth Macarthur High School Narellan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #894 of 1,619 | #267 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #2750 of 4,908 | #698 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 539 | 1,400 |
| Girls / boys | 239 / 300 | 713 / 687 |
| Foundation intake | 80 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 266 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 176 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.2 | 97.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 20.0 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 7% |
| Suburb | Elderslie 2570 | Narellan 2567 |
| Council area | Camden | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | elderslie-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | elizabeth-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Elizabeth Macarthur High School scores higher on the Success Index (51.8 vs 49.2).
- •Elizabeth Macarthur High School has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Elizabeth Macarthur High School is the larger school with 1,400 students compared with 539.
- •Elizabeth Macarthur High School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -3%).
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 Elderslie Public School better than Elizabeth Macarthur High School?
On the Success Index, Elizabeth Macarthur High School ranks higher (51.8 vs 49.2 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 Elderslie Public School and Elizabeth Macarthur High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Elderslie and Narellan in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Elderslie Public School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Elizabeth Macarthur High School has 14.3.
How do Elderslie Public School and Elizabeth Macarthur High School rank in NSW?
Elderslie Public School is 894th of 1,619 and Elizabeth Macarthur High School is 267th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.