Burnside Public School vs Oatlands Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 918 m 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
Oatlands Public School
Oatlands · Government primary · K-6
159 students · ICSEA 1072
| Measure | Burnside Public School North Parramatta NSW | Oatlands Public School Oatlands NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #141 of 1,619 | #307 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #545 of 4,908 | #1017 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 218 | 159 |
| Girls / boys | 110 / 108 | 75 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1124 | 1072 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 14.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | North Parramatta 2151 | Oatlands 2117 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burnside-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | oatlands-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Burnside Public School scores higher on the Success Index (74.8 vs 70.0).
- •Burnside Public School has the higher ICSEA (1124 vs 1072), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Oatlands Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 16.8).
- •Burnside Public School is the larger school with 218 students compared with 159.
- •Burnside Public School has grown faster over five years (-15% vs -21%).
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 Oatlands Public School?
On the Success Index, Burnside Public School ranks higher (74.8 vs 70.0 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 Oatlands Public School?
About 918 m in a straight line, between North Parramatta and Oatlands 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 Oatlands Public School has 11.1.
How do Burnside Public School and Oatlands Public School rank in NSW?
Burnside Public School is 141st of 1,619 and Oatlands Public School is 307th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.