Erskineville Public School vs Paddington Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.3 km 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
Paddington Public School
Paddington · Government primary · K-6
147 students · ICSEA 1155
| Measure | Erskineville Public School Erskineville NSW | Paddington Public School Paddington NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #89 of 1,619 | #38 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #342 of 4,908 | #161 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 334 | 147 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 157 | 67 / 80 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -41% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1155 | 1155 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 60% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 11.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Erskineville 2043 | Paddington 2021 |
| Council area | Sydney | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | erskinevil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | paddington-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Paddington Public School scores higher on the Success Index (80.8 vs 77.8).
- •Paddington Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 17.7).
- •Erskineville Public School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 147.
- •Erskineville Public School has grown faster over five years (-14% 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 Erskineville Public School better than Paddington Public School?
On the Success Index, Paddington Public School ranks higher (80.8 vs 77.8 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 Paddington Public School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Erskineville and Paddington 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 Paddington Public School has 12.9.
How do Erskineville Public School and Paddington Public School rank in NSW?
Erskineville Public School is 89th of 1,619 and Paddington Public School is 38th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.