Bayanami Public School vs Macarthur Girls High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bayanami Public School
Parramatta · Government primary · K-6
663 students · ICSEA 1108
Macarthur Girls High School
Parramatta · Government high school · 7-12
997 students · ICSEA 1071
| Measure | Bayanami Public School Parramatta NSW | Macarthur Girls High School Parramatta NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #245 of 1,619 | #171 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #832 of 4,908 | #437 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 663 | 997 |
| Girls / boys | 336 / 327 | 997 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 99 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 184 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 188 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +83% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1108 | 1071 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.4 | 67.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 13.4 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 92% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Parramatta 2150 | Parramatta 2150 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bayanami-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | macarthurg-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bayanami Public School scores higher on the Success Index (71.9 vs 63.1).
- •Bayanami Public School has the higher ICSEA (1108 vs 1071), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Macarthur Girls High School has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.8).
- •Macarthur Girls High School is the larger school with 997 students compared with 663.
- •Bayanami Public School has grown faster over five years (83% vs -17%).
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 Bayanami Public School better than Macarthur Girls High School?
On the Success Index, Bayanami Public School ranks higher (71.9 vs 63.1 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 Bayanami Public School and Macarthur Girls High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Parramatta and Parramatta in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bayanami Public School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Macarthur Girls High School has 14.7.
How do Bayanami Public School and Macarthur Girls High School rank in NSW?
Bayanami Public School is 245th of 1,619 and Macarthur Girls High School is 171st of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.