Revesby South Public School vs Tower Street Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Revesby South Public School
Revesby · Government primary · K-6
312 students · ICSEA 1041
Tower Street Public School
Panania · Government primary · K-6
154 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | Revesby South Public School Revesby NSW | Tower Street Public School Panania NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #790 of 1,619 | #943 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2421 of 4,908 | #2908 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 312 | 154 |
| Girls / boys | 148 / 164 | 76 / 78 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 12.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 8% |
| Suburb | Revesby 2212 | Panania 2213 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | revesbysth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | towerst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Revesby South Public School scores higher on the Success Index (53.9 vs 47.1).
- •Revesby South Public School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 998), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tower Street Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 17.9).
- •Revesby South Public School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 154.
- •Revesby South Public School has grown faster over five years (-11% 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 Revesby South Public School better than Tower Street Public School?
On the Success Index, Revesby South Public School ranks higher (53.9 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 Revesby South Public School and Tower Street Public School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Revesby and Panania in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Revesby South Public School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tower Street Public School has 11.9.
How do Revesby South Public School and Tower Street Public School rank in NSW?
Revesby South Public School is 790th of 1,619 and Tower Street Public School is 943rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.