Greenwich Public School vs International Chinese School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 614 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Greenwich Public School
Greenwich · Government primary · K-6
367 students · ICSEA 1175
International Chinese School
St Leonards · Independent primary · K-6
116 students · ICSEA 1172
| Measure | Greenwich Public School Greenwich NSW | International Chinese School St Leonards NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #29 of 1,619 | #18 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #127 of 4,908 | #69 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 367 | 116 |
| Girls / boys | 174 / 193 | 50 / 66 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +90% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1175 | 1172 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 73% | 81% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.6 | 9.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Greenwich 2065 | St Leonards 2065 |
| Council area | Lane Cove | Willoughby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | greenwich-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.intcs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •International Chinese School scores higher on the Success Index (83.4 vs 81.4).
- •Greenwich Public School has the higher ICSEA (1175 vs 1172), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •International Chinese School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.3).
- •Greenwich Public School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 116.
- •International Chinese School has grown faster over five years (90% vs -21%).
- •Greenwich Public School is a government school while International Chinese School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Greenwich Public School better than International Chinese School?
On the Success Index, International Chinese School ranks higher (83.4 vs 81.4 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 Greenwich Public School and International Chinese School?
About 614 m in a straight line, between Greenwich and St Leonards in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Greenwich Public School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and International Chinese School has 12.7.
How do Greenwich Public School and International Chinese School rank in NSW?
Greenwich Public School is 29th of 1,619 and International Chinese School is 18th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.