Samuel Terry Public School vs St Paul's Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Samuel Terry Public School
Cranebrook · Government primary · K-6
521 students · ICSEA 980
St Paul's Grammar School
Cranebrook · Independent combined · K-12
824 students · ICSEA 1121
| Measure | Samuel Terry Public School Cranebrook NSW | St Paul's Grammar School Cranebrook NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1149 of 1,619 | #85 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #3606 of 4,908 | #252 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 521 | 824 |
| Girls / boys | 254 / 267 | 392 / 432 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 84 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 78 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 980 | 1121 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.7 | 75.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 60.2 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 2% |
| Suburb | Cranebrook 2749 | Cranebrook 2749 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | samuelterr-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stpauls.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (70.7 vs 37.5).
- •St Paul's Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1121 vs 980), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Paul's Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 17.5).
- •St Paul's Grammar School is the larger school with 824 students compared with 521.
- •Samuel Terry Public School is a government school while St Paul's Grammar School 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 Samuel Terry Public School better than St Paul's Grammar School?
On the Success Index, St Paul's Grammar School ranks higher (70.7 vs 37.5 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 Terry Public School and St Paul's Grammar School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Cranebrook and Cranebrook in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Samuel Terry Public School has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's Grammar School has 10.9.
How do Samuel Terry Public School and St Paul's Grammar School rank in NSW?
Samuel Terry Public School is 1149th of 1,619 and St Paul's Grammar School is 85th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.