Samuel Gilbert Public School vs Sherwood Ridge Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Samuel Gilbert Public School
Castle Hill · Government primary · K-6
643 students · ICSEA 1128
Sherwood Ridge Public School
Kellyville · Government primary · K-6
584 students · ICSEA 1114
| Measure | Samuel Gilbert Public School Castle Hill NSW | Sherwood Ridge Public School Kellyville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #309 of 1,619 | #370 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1025 of 4,908 | #1176 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 643 | 584 |
| Girls / boys | 306 / 337 | 281 / 303 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1128 | 1114 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.0 | 34.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Castle Hill 2154 | Kellyville 2155 |
| Council area | The Hills | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | samuelgilb-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sherwood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Samuel Gilbert Public School scores higher on the Success Index (69.9 vs 68.3).
- •Samuel Gilbert Public School has the higher ICSEA (1128 vs 1114), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sherwood Ridge Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.4).
- •Samuel Gilbert Public School is the larger school with 643 students compared with 584.
- •Samuel Gilbert Public School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -29%).
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 Samuel Gilbert Public School better than Sherwood Ridge Public School?
On the Success Index, Samuel Gilbert Public School ranks higher (69.9 vs 68.3 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 Samuel Gilbert Public School and Sherwood Ridge Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Castle Hill and Kellyville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Samuel Gilbert Public School has 18.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sherwood Ridge Public School has 16.8.
How do Samuel Gilbert Public School and Sherwood Ridge Public School rank in NSW?
Samuel Gilbert Public School is 309th of 1,619 and Sherwood Ridge Public School is 370th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.