Punchbowl Public School vs St Charbel's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Punchbowl Public School
Punchbowl · Government primary · P-6
528 students · ICSEA 976
St Charbel's College
Punchbowl · Independent combined · K-12
1,198 students · ICSEA 1054
| Measure | Punchbowl Public School Punchbowl NSW | St Charbel's College Punchbowl NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #922 of 1,619 | #172 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #2855 of 4,908 | #555 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | P-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 528 | 1,198 |
| Girls / boys | 244 / 284 | 619 / 579 |
| Foundation intake | 82 | 99 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 104 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 81 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 1054 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.3 | 98.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 34.4 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 99% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Punchbowl 2196 | Punchbowl 2196 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | punchbowl-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stcharbel.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Charbel's College scores higher on the Success Index (54.6 vs 47.8).
- •St Charbel's College has the higher ICSEA (1054 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Charbel's College is the larger school with 1,198 students compared with 528.
- •St Charbel's College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -7%).
- •Punchbowl Public School is a government school while St Charbel's College is an independent 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 Punchbowl Public School better than St Charbel's College?
On the Success Index, St Charbel's College ranks higher (54.6 vs 47.8 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 Punchbowl Public School and St Charbel's College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Punchbowl and Punchbowl in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Punchbowl Public School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Charbel's College has 12.2.
How do Punchbowl Public School and St Charbel's College rank in NSW?
Punchbowl Public School is 922nd of 1,619 and St Charbel's College is 172nd of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.