Newington College vs Taverners Hill Infants School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Newington College
Stanmore · Independent combined · K-12
2,072 students · ICSEA 1182
Taverners Hill Infants School
Petersham · Government primary · K-2
20 students · ICSEA 1129
| Measure | Newington College Stanmore NSW | Taverners Hill Infants School Petersham NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 87 Top 5% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #9 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #26 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-2 |
| Students | 2,072 | 20 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 2,072 | 8 / 12 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | 249 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 240 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1182 | 1129 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 74% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 228.4 | 2.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 135.4 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Stanmore 2048 | Petersham 2049 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.newington.nsw.edu.au/ | tavernersh-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Newington College scores higher on the Success Index (86.9 vs 78.9).
- •Newington College has the higher ICSEA (1182 vs 1129), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newington College is the larger school with 2,072 students compared with 20.
- •Newington College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -44%).
- •Newington College is a independent school while Taverners Hill Infants School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Newington College better than Taverners Hill Infants School?
On the Success Index, Newington College ranks higher (86.9 vs 78.9 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 Newington College and Taverners Hill Infants School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Stanmore and Petersham in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Newington College has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Taverners Hill Infants School has 9.1.
How do Newington College and Taverners Hill Infants School rank in NSW?
Newington College is 9th of 314 and Taverners Hill Infants School is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.