Parkes Christian School vs Parkes Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Parkes Christian School
Parkes · Independent combined · K-12
402 students · ICSEA 1014
Parkes Public School
Parkes · Government primary · K-6
363 students · ICSEA 896
| Measure | Parkes Christian School Parkes NSW | Parkes Public School Parkes NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #197 of 314 | #1470 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #620 of 1,259 | #4479 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 402 | 363 |
| Girls / boys | 210 / 192 | 178 / 185 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | 47 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 15 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +70% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 896 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.9 | 28.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.5 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 36% |
| Suburb | Parkes 2870 | Parkes 2870 |
| Council area | Parkes | Parkes |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.parkescs.nsw.edu.au/ | parkes-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Parkes Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (51.5 vs 25.2).
- •Parkes Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 896), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Parkes Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.4).
- •Parkes Christian School is the larger school with 402 students compared with 363.
- •Parkes Christian School has grown faster over five years (70% vs -5%).
- •Parkes Christian School is a independent school while Parkes Public 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 Parkes Christian School better than Parkes Public School?
On the Success Index, Parkes Christian School ranks higher (51.5 vs 25.2 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 Parkes Christian School and Parkes Public School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Parkes and Parkes in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Parkes Christian School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parkes Public School has 12.6.
How do Parkes Christian School and Parkes Public School rank in NSW?
Parkes Christian School is 197th of 314 and Parkes Public School is 1470th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.