Erskineville Public School vs Newtown Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 627 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 Public School
Newtown · Government primary · K-6
272 students · ICSEA 1140
| Measure | Erskineville Public School Erskineville NSW | Newtown Public School Newtown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #89 of 1,619 | #310 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #342 of 4,908 | #1034 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 334 | 272 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 157 | 129 / 143 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1155 | 1140 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 60% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 19.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 14.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 25% |
| 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-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Erskineville Public School scores higher on the Success Index (77.8 vs 69.7).
- •Erskineville Public School has the higher ICSEA (1155 vs 1140), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Erskineville Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.7 vs 19.2).
- •Erskineville Public School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 272.
- •Erskineville Public School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -32%).
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 Public School?
On the Success Index, Erskineville Public School ranks higher (77.8 vs 69.7 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 Erskineville Public School and Newtown Public School?
About 627 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 Public School has 19.2.
How do Erskineville Public School and Newtown Public School rank in NSW?
Erskineville Public School is 89th of 1,619 and Newtown Public School is 310th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.