Chipping Norton Public School vs Rydalmere Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 13 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chipping Norton Public School
Chipping Norton · Government primary · K-6
333 students · ICSEA 1018
Rydalmere Public School
Rydalmere · Government primary · P-6
151 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Chipping Norton Public School Chipping Norton NSW | Rydalmere Public School Rydalmere NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #906 of 1,619 | #679 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2790 of 4,908 | #2069 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 333 | 151 |
| Girls / boys | 165 / 168 | 65 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 8.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 18.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 3% |
| Suburb | Chipping Norton 2170 | Rydalmere 2116 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | chippingno-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | rydalmere-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Rydalmere Public School scores higher on the Success Index (58.3 vs 48.6).
- •Rydalmere Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.2 vs 16.2).
- •Chipping Norton Public School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 151.
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 Chipping Norton Public School better than Rydalmere Public School?
On the Success Index, Rydalmere Public School ranks higher (58.3 vs 48.6 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 Chipping Norton Public School and Rydalmere Public School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Chipping Norton and Rydalmere in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chipping Norton Public School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rydalmere Public School has 8.2.
How do Chipping Norton Public School and Rydalmere Public School rank in NSW?
Chipping Norton Public School is 906th of 1,619 and Rydalmere Public School is 679th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.