Picnic Point High School vs Tower Street Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 962 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Picnic Point High School
Picnic Point · Government high school · 7-12
865 students · ICSEA 1018
Tower Street Public School
Panania · Government primary · K-6
154 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | Picnic Point High School Picnic Point NSW | Tower Street Public School Panania NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #244 of 539 | #943 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #635 of 1,472 | #2908 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 865 | 154 |
| Girls / boys | 398 / 467 | 76 / 78 |
| Foundation intake | – | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | 138 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 119 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.1 | 12.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 8% |
| Suburb | Picnic Point 2213 | Panania 2213 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | picnicpt-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | towerst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Picnic Point High School scores higher on the Success Index (54.7 vs 47.1).
- •Picnic Point High School has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 998), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Picnic Point High School is the larger school with 865 students compared with 154.
- •Picnic Point High School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -24%).
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 Picnic Point High School better than Tower Street Public School?
On the Success Index, Picnic Point High School ranks higher (54.7 vs 47.1 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 Picnic Point High School and Tower Street Public School?
About 962 m in a straight line, between Picnic Point and Panania in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Picnic Point High School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tower Street Public School has 11.9.
How do Picnic Point High School and Tower Street Public School rank in NSW?
Picnic Point High School is 244th of 539 and Tower Street Public School is 943rd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.