Erskineville Public School vs Newtown High School of Performing Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 733 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Erskineville Public School
Erskineville · Government primary · K-6
334 students · ICSEA 1155
Newtown High School of Performing Arts
Newtown · Government high school · 7-12
1,145 students · ICSEA 1127
| Measure | Erskineville Public School Erskineville NSW | Newtown High School of Performing Arts Newtown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #89 of 1,619 | #62 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #342 of 4,908 | #176 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 334 | 1,145 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 157 | 677 / 468 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 205 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 195 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1155 | 1127 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 76.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 14.4 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Erskineville 2043 | Newtown 2042 |
| Council area | Sydney | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | erskinevil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | newtown-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Erskineville Public School scores higher on the Success Index (77.8 vs 74.8).
- •Erskineville Public School has the higher ICSEA (1155 vs 1127), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newtown High School of Performing Arts has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.7).
- •Newtown High School of Performing Arts is the larger school with 1,145 students compared with 334.
- •Newtown High School of Performing Arts has grown faster over five years (4% vs -14%).
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 Erskineville Public School better than Newtown High School of Performing Arts?
On the Success Index, Erskineville Public School ranks higher (77.8 vs 74.8 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 Erskineville Public School and Newtown High School of Performing Arts?
About 733 m in a straight line, between Erskineville and Newtown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Erskineville Public School has 17.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newtown High School of Performing Arts has 15.0.
How do Erskineville Public School and Newtown High School of Performing Arts rank in NSW?
Erskineville Public School is 89th of 1,619 and Newtown High School of Performing Arts is 62nd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.