Padstow Heights Public School vs Picnic Point High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Padstow Heights Public School
Padstow · Government primary · K-6
297 students · ICSEA 1053
Picnic Point High School
Picnic Point · Government high school · 7-12
865 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Padstow Heights Public School Padstow NSW | Picnic Point High School Picnic Point NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #706 of 1,619 | #244 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #2161 of 4,908 | #635 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 297 | 865 |
| Girls / boys | 126 / 171 | 398 / 467 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 138 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 119 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1053 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 70.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 16.8 |
| Language background other than English | 54% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Padstow 2211 | Picnic Point 2213 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | padstowhts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | picnicpt-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Padstow Heights Public School scores higher on the Success Index (57.0 vs 54.7).
- •Padstow Heights Public School has the higher ICSEA (1053 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Picnic Point High School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.6).
- •Picnic Point High School is the larger school with 865 students compared with 297.
- •Picnic Point High School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -20%).
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 Padstow Heights Public School better than Picnic Point High School?
On the Success Index, Padstow Heights Public School ranks higher (57.0 vs 54.7 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 Padstow Heights Public School and Picnic Point High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Padstow and Picnic Point in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Padstow Heights Public School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Picnic Point High School has 12.3.
How do Padstow Heights Public School and Picnic Point High School rank in NSW?
Padstow Heights Public School is 706th of 1,619 and Picnic Point High School is 244th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.