Henry Fulton Public School vs Tower Street Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 39 km 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
Tower Street Public School
Panania · Government primary · K-6
154 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | Henry Fulton Public School Cranebrook NSW | Tower Street Public School Panania NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1189 of 1,619 | #943 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3702 of 4,908 | #2908 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 219 | 154 |
| Girls / boys | 107 / 112 | 76 / 78 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -44% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 998 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 12.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 8% |
| Suburb | Cranebrook 2749 | Panania 2213 |
| Council area | Penrith | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | henryfulto-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | towerst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Tower Street Public School scores higher on the Success Index (47.1 vs 36.0).
- •Tower Street Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.6).
- •Henry Fulton Public School is the larger school with 219 students compared with 154.
- •Tower Street Public School has grown faster over five years (-24% 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 Tower Street Public School?
On the Success Index, Tower Street Public School ranks higher (47.1 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 Tower Street Public School?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Cranebrook and Panania 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 Tower Street Public School has 11.9.
How do Henry Fulton Public School and Tower Street Public School rank in NSW?
Henry Fulton Public School is 1189th of 1,619 and Tower Street Public School is 943rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.