Leeton Public School vs Punchbowl Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 433 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Leeton Public School
Leeton · Government primary · K-6
258 students · ICSEA 976
Punchbowl Public School
Punchbowl · Government primary · P-6
528 students · ICSEA 976
| Measure | Leeton Public School Leeton NSW | Punchbowl Public School Punchbowl NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1333 of 1,619 | #922 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4114 of 4,908 | #2855 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 258 | 528 |
| Girls / boys | 124 / 134 | 244 / 284 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 82 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 976 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.0 | 44.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 2% |
| Suburb | Leeton 2705 | Punchbowl 2196 |
| Council area | Leeton | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | leeton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | punchbowl-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Punchbowl Public School scores higher on the Success Index (47.8 vs 30.1).
- •Punchbowl Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 17.2).
- •Punchbowl Public School is the larger school with 528 students compared with 258.
- •Punchbowl Public School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -24%).
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 Leeton Public School better than Punchbowl Public School?
On the Success Index, Punchbowl Public School ranks higher (47.8 vs 30.1 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 Leeton Public School and Punchbowl Public School?
About 433 km in a straight line, between Leeton and Punchbowl in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Leeton Public School has 17.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Punchbowl Public School has 11.9.
How do Leeton Public School and Punchbowl Public School rank in NSW?
Leeton Public School is 1333rd of 1,619 and Punchbowl Public School is 922nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.