Burnside Public School vs Haberfield Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 14 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burnside Public School
North Parramatta · Government primary · K-6
218 students · ICSEA 1124
Haberfield Public School
Haberfield · Government primary · K-6
542 students · ICSEA 1125
| Measure | Burnside Public School North Parramatta NSW | Haberfield Public School Haberfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #141 of 1,619 | #349 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #545 of 4,908 | #1137 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 218 | 542 |
| Girls / boys | 110 / 108 | 279 / 263 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1124 | 1125 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 33.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | North Parramatta 2151 | Haberfield 2045 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burnside-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | haberfield-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Burnside Public School scores higher on the Success Index (74.8 vs 68.7).
- •Haberfield Public School has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 1124), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Haberfield Public School is the larger school with 542 students compared with 218.
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 Burnside Public School better than Haberfield Public School?
On the Success Index, Burnside Public School ranks higher (74.8 vs 68.7 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 Burnside Public School and Haberfield Public School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between North Parramatta and Haberfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burnside Public School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Haberfield Public School has 16.4.
How do Burnside Public School and Haberfield Public School rank in NSW?
Burnside Public School is 141st of 1,619 and Haberfield Public School is 349th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.