McCallums Hill Public School vs Narwee Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
McCallums Hill Public School
Roselands · Government primary · K-6
330 students · ICSEA 1001
Narwee Public School
Narwee · Government primary · K-6
246 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | McCallums Hill Public School Roselands NSW | Narwee Public School Narwee NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #853 of 1,619 | #1045 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2596 of 4,908 | #3273 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 330 | 246 |
| Girls / boys | 137 / 193 | 131 / 115 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.8 | 15.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 85% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 7% |
| Suburb | Roselands 2196 | Narwee 2209 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mccallumhi-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | narwee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •McCallums Hill Public School scores higher on the Success Index (51.3 vs 42.2).
- •McCallums Hill Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.8).
- •McCallums Hill Public School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 246.
- •McCallums Hill Public School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -22%).
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 McCallums Hill Public School better than Narwee Public School?
On the Success Index, McCallums Hill Public School ranks higher (51.3 vs 42.2 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 McCallums Hill Public School and Narwee Public School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Roselands and Narwee in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
McCallums Hill Public School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narwee Public School has 15.8.
How do McCallums Hill Public School and Narwee Public School rank in NSW?
McCallums Hill Public School is 853rd of 1,619 and Narwee Public School is 1045th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.