North Sydney Public School vs Yeo Park Infants School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 10 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
North Sydney Public School
Waverton · Government primary · K-6
756 students · ICSEA 1144
Yeo Park Infants School
Ashfield · Government primary · K-2
48 students · ICSEA 1144
| Measure | North Sydney Public School Waverton NSW | Yeo Park Infants School Ashfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #249 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #842 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-2 |
| Students | 756 | 48 |
| Girls / boys | 360 / 396 | 21 / 27 |
| Foundation intake | 123 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1144 | 1144 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.1 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 1.3 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Waverton 2060 | Ashfield 2131 |
| Council area | North Sydney | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | nthsyddem-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | yeoparkinf-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Yeo Park Infants School scores higher on the Success Index (81.1 vs 71.8).
- •Yeo Park Infants School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 18.4).
- •North Sydney Public School is the larger school with 756 students compared with 48.
- •Yeo Park Infants School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -12%).
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 North Sydney Public School better than Yeo Park Infants School?
On the Success Index, Yeo Park Infants School ranks higher (81.1 vs 71.8 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 North Sydney Public School and Yeo Park Infants School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Waverton and Ashfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
North Sydney Public School has 18.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yeo Park Infants School has 12.0.
How do North Sydney Public School and Yeo Park Infants School rank in NSW?
North Sydney Public School is 249th of 1,619 and Yeo Park Infants School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.