Punchbowl Public School vs Wiley Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 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
Wiley Park Public School
Wiley Park · Government primary · K-6
550 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Punchbowl Public School Punchbowl NSW | Wiley Park Public School Wiley Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #922 of 1,619 | #882 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2855 of 4,908 | #2708 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 528 | 550 |
| Girls / boys | 244 / 284 | 290 / 260 |
| Foundation intake | 82 | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.3 | 41.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 99% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Punchbowl 2196 | Wiley Park 2195 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | punchbowl-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | wileypark-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Wiley Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (49.8 vs 47.8).
- •Wiley Park Public School has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Punchbowl Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.2).
- •Wiley Park Public School is the larger school with 550 students compared with 528.
- •Punchbowl Public School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -13%).
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 Wiley Park Public School?
On the Success Index, Wiley Park Public School ranks higher (49.8 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 Wiley Park Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Punchbowl and Wiley Park 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 Wiley Park Public School has 13.2.
How do Punchbowl Public School and Wiley Park Public School rank in NSW?
Punchbowl Public School is 922nd of 1,619 and Wiley Park Public School is 882nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.