Enfield Public School vs Strathfield South Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 939 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Enfield Public School
Enfield · Government primary · K-6
199 students · ICSEA 1062
Strathfield South Public School
Strathfield · Government primary · K-6
423 students · ICSEA 1084
| Measure | Enfield Public School Enfield NSW | Strathfield South Public School Strathfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #695 of 1,619 | #606 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2123 of 4,908 | #1848 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 199 | 423 |
| Girls / boys | 96 / 103 | 200 / 223 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | -41% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1062 | 1084 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 28.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 92% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Enfield 2136 | Strathfield 2135 |
| Council area | Burwood | Strathfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | enfield-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | strathfies-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Strathfield South Public School scores higher on the Success Index (61.0 vs 57.4).
- •Strathfield South Public School has the higher ICSEA (1084 vs 1062), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Strathfield South Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.6).
- •Strathfield South Public School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 199.
- •Enfield Public School has grown faster over five years (-33% vs -41%).
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 Enfield Public School better than Strathfield South Public School?
On the Success Index, Strathfield South Public School ranks higher (61.0 vs 57.4 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 Enfield Public School and Strathfield South Public School?
About 939 m in a straight line, between Enfield and Strathfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Enfield Public School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Strathfield South Public School has 15.0.
How do Enfield Public School and Strathfield South Public School rank in NSW?
Enfield Public School is 695th of 1,619 and Strathfield South Public School is 606th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.