Burnside Public School vs Tara Anglican School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 435 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
Tara Anglican School for Girls
North Parramatta · Independent combined · K-12
979 students · ICSEA 1175
| Measure | Burnside Public School North Parramatta NSW | Tara Anglican School for Girls North Parramatta NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #141 of 1,619 | #15 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #545 of 4,908 | #48 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 218 | 979 |
| Girls / boys | 110 / 108 | 979 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 125 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 96 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1124 | 1175 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 70% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 90.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 79.8 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | North Parramatta 2151 | North Parramatta 2151 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burnside-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.tara.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Tara Anglican School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (84.2 vs 74.8).
- •Tara Anglican School for Girls has the higher ICSEA (1175 vs 1124), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tara Anglican School for Girls has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 16.8).
- •Tara Anglican School for Girls is the larger school with 979 students compared with 218.
- •Tara Anglican School for Girls has grown faster over five years (32% vs -15%).
- •Burnside Public School is a government school while Tara Anglican School for Girls is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Tara Anglican School for Girls?
On the Success Index, Tara Anglican School for Girls ranks higher (84.2 vs 74.8 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 Tara Anglican School for Girls?
About 435 m in a straight line, between North Parramatta and North Parramatta 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 Tara Anglican School for Girls has 10.8.
How do Burnside Public School and Tara Anglican School for Girls rank in NSW?
Burnside Public School is 141st of 1,619 and Tara Anglican School for Girls is 15th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.