Henry Fulton Public School vs Samuel Terry Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 958 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Henry Fulton Public School
Cranebrook · Government primary · K-6
219 students · ICSEA 998
Samuel Terry Public School
Cranebrook · Government primary · K-6
521 students · ICSEA 980
| Measure | Henry Fulton Public School Cranebrook NSW | Samuel Terry Public School Cranebrook NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1189 of 1,619 | #1149 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3702 of 4,908 | #3606 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 219 | 521 |
| Girls / boys | 107 / 112 | 254 / 267 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -44% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 998 | 980 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 29.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 14% |
| Suburb | Cranebrook 2749 | Cranebrook 2749 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | henryfulto-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | samuelterr-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Samuel Terry Public School scores higher on the Success Index (37.5 vs 36.0).
- •Henry Fulton Public School has the higher ICSEA (998 vs 980), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Henry Fulton Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.5).
- •Samuel Terry Public School is the larger school with 521 students compared with 219.
- •Samuel Terry Public School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -44%).
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 Henry Fulton Public School better than Samuel Terry Public School?
On the Success Index, Samuel Terry Public School ranks higher (37.5 vs 36.0 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 Henry Fulton Public School and Samuel Terry Public School?
About 958 m in a straight line, between Cranebrook and Cranebrook in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Henry Fulton Public School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Samuel Terry Public School has 17.5.
How do Henry Fulton Public School and Samuel Terry Public School rank in NSW?
Henry Fulton Public School is 1189th of 1,619 and Samuel Terry Public School is 1149th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.