Padstow North Public School vs Padstow Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Padstow North Public School
Padstow · Government primary · K-6
305 students · ICSEA 1036
Padstow Park Public School
Padstow · Government primary · K-6
334 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Padstow North Public School Padstow NSW | Padstow Park Public School Padstow NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #697 of 1,619 | #734 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2127 of 4,908 | #2238 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 305 | 334 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 173 | 169 / 165 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 29.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 61% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Padstow 2211 | Padstow 2211 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | padstownth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | padstowpk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Padstow North Public School scores higher on the Success Index (57.4 vs 56.2).
- •Padstow North Public School has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 1019), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Padstow Park Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.0).
- •Padstow Park Public School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 305.
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 North Public School better than Padstow Park Public School?
On the Success Index, Padstow North Public School ranks higher (57.4 vs 56.2 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 Padstow North Public School and Padstow Park Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Padstow and Padstow in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Padstow North Public School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Padstow Park Public School has 11.3.
How do Padstow North Public School and Padstow Park Public School rank in NSW?
Padstow North Public School is 697th of 1,619 and Padstow Park Public School is 734th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.