Bathurst South Public School vs Merrylands Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 138 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bathurst South Public School
Bathurst · Government primary · K-6
184 students · ICSEA 936
Merrylands Public School
Merrylands · Government primary · K-6
620 students · ICSEA 936
| Measure | Bathurst South Public School Bathurst NSW | Merrylands Public School Merrylands NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1298 of 1,619 | #1191 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4016 of 4,908 | #3709 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 184 | 620 |
| Girls / boys | 82 / 102 | 305 / 315 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 87 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 936 | 936 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.5 | 46.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bathurst 2795 | Merrylands 2160 |
| Council area | Bathurst | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | bathursts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | merryland-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Merrylands Public School scores higher on the Success Index (35.9 vs 31.5).
- •Merrylands Public School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 184.
- •Merrylands Public School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -16%).
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 Bathurst South Public School better than Merrylands Public School?
On the Success Index, Merrylands Public School ranks higher (35.9 vs 31.5 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 Bathurst South Public School and Merrylands Public School?
About 138 km in a straight line, between Bathurst and Merrylands in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bathurst South Public School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Merrylands Public School has 13.5.
How do Bathurst South Public School and Merrylands Public School rank in NSW?
Bathurst South Public School is 1298th of 1,619 and Merrylands Public School is 1191st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.