Griffith North Public School vs Griffith Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Griffith North Public School
Griffith · Government primary · K-6
418 students · ICSEA 960
Griffith Public School
Griffith · Government primary · K-6
433 students · ICSEA 881
| Measure | Griffith North Public School Griffith NSW | Griffith Public School Griffith NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1351 of 1,619 | #1326 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4165 of 4,908 | #4096 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 418 | 433 |
| Girls / boys | 210 / 208 | 211 / 222 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 960 | 881 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.8 | 30.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.7 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 29% |
| Suburb | Griffith 2680 | Griffith 2680 |
| Council area | Griffith | Griffith |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | griffithn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | griffith-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (29.5 vs 30.3).
- •Griffith North Public School has the higher ICSEA (960 vs 881), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Griffith Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.2).
- •Griffith Public School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 418.
- •Griffith Public School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -4%).
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 Griffith North Public School better than Griffith Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Griffith North Public School and Griffith Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Griffith and Griffith in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Griffith North Public School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Griffith Public School has 14.2.
How do Griffith North Public School and Griffith Public School rank in NSW?
Griffith North Public School is 1351st of 1,619 and Griffith Public School is 1326th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.