Parkview Public School vs Smithfield West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 423 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Parkview Public School
Leeton · Government primary · K-7
373 students · ICSEA 900
Smithfield West Public School
Wetherill Park · Government primary · K-6
300 students · ICSEA 900
| Measure | Parkview Public School Leeton NSW | Smithfield West Public School Wetherill Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 16 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1610 of 1,619 | #1577 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4873 of 4,908 | #4760 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-7 | K-6 |
| Students | 373 | 300 |
| Girls / boys | 166 / 207 | 149 / 151 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | 3 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 900 | 900 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 20.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 4% |
| Suburb | Leeton 2705 | Wetherill Park 2164 |
| Council area | Leeton | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | parkview-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | smithfielw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Smithfield West Public School scores higher on the Success Index (20.4 vs 16.4).
- •Smithfield West Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.5).
- •Parkview Public School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 300.
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 Parkview Public School better than Smithfield West Public School?
On the Success Index, Smithfield West Public School ranks higher (20.4 vs 16.4 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 Parkview Public School and Smithfield West Public School?
About 423 km in a straight line, between Leeton and Wetherill Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Parkview Public School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Smithfield West Public School has 14.8.
How do Parkview Public School and Smithfield West Public School rank in NSW?
Parkview Public School is 1610th of 1,619 and Smithfield West Public School is 1577th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.