The Childrens Hospital School vs Westmead Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
The Childrens Hospital School
Westmead · Government special
Westmead Public School
Westmead · Government primary · K-6
717 students · ICSEA 1117
| Measure | The Childrens Hospital School Westmead NSW | Westmead Public School Westmead NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #594 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1813 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | – | K-6 |
| Students | – | 717 |
| Girls / boys | – / – | 329 / 388 |
| Foundation intake | – | 108 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -51% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | – | 1117 |
| ICSEA percentile | – | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | – | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | – | 6% |
| Students per teacher | – | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 41.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | – | 96% |
| Indigenous students | – | 1% |
| Suburb | Westmead 2145 | Westmead 2145 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | childhosp-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | westmead-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
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 The Childrens Hospital School better than Westmead Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are The Childrens Hospital School and Westmead Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Westmead and Westmead in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do The Childrens Hospital School and Westmead Public School rank in NSW?
The Childrens Hospital School is unranked and Westmead Public School is 594th of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.