Governor Philip King Public School vs St Johns Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Governor Philip King Public School
Edensor Park · Government primary · K-6
568 students · ICSEA 979
St Johns Park High School
St Johns Park · Government high school · 7-12
923 students · ICSEA 927
| Measure | Governor Philip King Public School Edensor Park NSW | St Johns Park High School St Johns Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #927 of 1,619 | #460 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #2869 of 4,908 | #1263 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 568 | 923 |
| Girls / boys | 245 / 323 | 408 / 515 |
| Foundation intake | 93 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 156 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 155 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 927 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.5 | 78.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 19.0 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Edensor Park 2176 | St Johns Park 2176 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | govphilkin-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stjohnspk-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Governor Philip King Public School scores higher on the Success Index (47.5 vs 26.8).
- •Governor Philip King Public School has the higher ICSEA (979 vs 927), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Johns Park High School is the larger school with 923 students compared with 568.
- •St Johns Park High School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -8%).
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 Governor Philip King Public School better than St Johns Park High School?
On the Success Index, Governor Philip King Public School ranks higher (47.5 vs 26.8 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 Governor Philip King Public School and St Johns Park High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Edensor Park and St Johns Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Governor Philip King Public School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Johns Park High School has 11.8.
How do Governor Philip King Public School and St Johns Park High School rank in NSW?
Governor Philip King Public School is 927th of 1,619 and St Johns Park High School is 460th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.