Ellison Public School vs Springwood Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ellison Public School
Springwood · Government primary · K-6
283 students · ICSEA 1051
Springwood Public School
Springwood · Government primary · K-6
370 students · ICSEA 1059
| Measure | Ellison Public School Springwood NSW | Springwood Public School Springwood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #688 of 1,619 | #666 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2096 of 4,908 | #2029 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 283 | 370 |
| Girls / boys | 139 / 144 | 182 / 188 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 1059 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.5 | 24.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 9% |
| Suburb | Springwood 2777 | Springwood 2777 |
| Council area | Blue Mountains | Blue Mountains |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ellison-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | springwood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (57.9 vs 58.8).
- •Springwood Public School has the higher ICSEA (1059 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Springwood Public School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 283.
- •Ellison Public School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -17%).
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 Ellison Public School better than Springwood 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 Ellison Public School and Springwood Public School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Springwood and Springwood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ellison Public School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Springwood Public School has 15.4.
How do Ellison Public School and Springwood Public School rank in NSW?
Ellison Public School is 688th of 1,619 and Springwood Public School is 666th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.