Newtown Public School vs Russell Lea Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 5.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Newtown Public School
Newtown · Government primary · K-6
272 students · ICSEA 1140
Russell Lea Public School
Russell Lea · Government primary · K-6
428 students · ICSEA 1140
| Measure | Newtown Public School Newtown NSW | Russell Lea Public School Russell Lea NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #310 of 1,619 | #109 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1034 of 4,908 | #399 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 272 | 428 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 143 | 204 / 224 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1140 | 1140 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 60% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 19.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 22.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 3.0 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Newtown 2042 | Russell Lea 2046 |
| Council area | Sydney | Canada Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | newtown-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | russelllea-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Russell Lea Public School scores higher on the Success Index (76.9 vs 69.7).
- •Russell Lea Public School is the larger school with 428 students compared with 272.
- •Russell Lea Public School has grown faster over five years (39% vs -32%).
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 Newtown Public School better than Russell Lea Public School?
On the Success Index, Russell Lea Public School ranks higher (76.9 vs 69.7 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 Newtown Public School and Russell Lea Public School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Newtown and Russell Lea in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Newtown Public School has 19.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Russell Lea Public School has 19.4.
How do Newtown Public School and Russell Lea Public School rank in NSW?
Newtown Public School is 310th of 1,619 and Russell Lea Public School is 109th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.