Peakhurst Public School vs Taren Point Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 8.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Peakhurst Public School
Peakhurst · Government primary · K-6
412 students · ICSEA 1043
Taren Point Public School
Taren Point · Government primary · K-6
114 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Peakhurst Public School Peakhurst NSW | Taren Point Public School Taren Point NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #834 of 1,619 | #651 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2543 of 4,908 | #1985 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 412 | 114 |
| Girls / boys | 189 / 223 | 56 / 58 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.1 | 6.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 9% |
| Suburb | Peakhurst 2210 | Taren Point 2229 |
| Council area | Georges River | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | peakhurst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tarenpoint-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Taren Point Public School scores higher on the Success Index (59.3 vs 52.2).
- •Peakhurst Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.3).
- •Peakhurst Public School is the larger school with 412 students compared with 114.
- •Taren Point Public School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -33%).
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 Peakhurst Public School better than Taren Point Public School?
On the Success Index, Taren Point Public School ranks higher (59.3 vs 52.2 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 Peakhurst Public School and Taren Point Public School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Peakhurst and Taren Point in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Peakhurst Public School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Taren Point Public School has 17.3.
How do Peakhurst Public School and Taren Point Public School rank in NSW?
Peakhurst Public School is 834th of 1,619 and Taren Point Public School is 651st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.