Bankstown West Public School vs Sherwood Grange Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 10 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bankstown West Public School
Bankstown · Government primary · K-6
317 students · ICSEA 992
Sherwood Grange Public School
Merrylands · Government primary · K-6
246 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | Bankstown West Public School Bankstown NSW | Sherwood Grange Public School Merrylands NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1110 of 1,619 | #1055 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3477 of 4,908 | #3302 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 317 | 246 |
| Girls / boys | 145 / 172 | 128 / 118 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 16.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 91% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bankstown 2200 | Merrylands 2160 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bankstownw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sherwoodgr-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Sherwood Grange Public School scores higher on the Success Index (41.8 vs 39.2).
- •Bankstown West Public School is the larger school with 317 students compared with 246.
- •Bankstown West Public School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -19%).
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 Bankstown West Public School better than Sherwood Grange Public School?
On the Success Index, Sherwood Grange Public School ranks higher (41.8 vs 39.2 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 Bankstown West Public School and Sherwood Grange Public School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Bankstown and Merrylands in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bankstown West Public School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sherwood Grange Public School has 14.7.
How do Bankstown West Public School and Sherwood Grange Public School rank in NSW?
Bankstown West Public School is 1110th of 1,619 and Sherwood Grange Public School is 1055th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.