Darcy Road Public School vs Girraween Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Darcy Road Public School
Wentworthville · Government primary · K-6
576 students · ICSEA 1122
Girraween Public School
Girraween · Government primary · K-6
1,072 students · ICSEA 1132
| Measure | Darcy Road Public School Wentworthville NSW | Girraween Public School Girraween NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #118 of 1,619 | #106 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #444 of 4,908 | #392 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 576 | 1,072 |
| Girls / boys | 296 / 280 | 552 / 520 |
| Foundation intake | 94 | 122 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1122 | 1132 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.6 | 75.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 98% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Wentworthville 2145 | Girraween 2145 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | darcyroad-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | girraween-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (76.3 vs 77.0).
- •Girraween Public School has the higher ICSEA (1132 vs 1122), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Darcy Road Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.2).
- •Girraween Public School is the larger school with 1,072 students compared with 576.
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 Darcy Road Public School better than Girraween Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Darcy Road Public School and Girraween Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wentworthville and Girraween in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Darcy Road Public School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Girraween Public School has 14.2.
How do Darcy Road Public School and Girraween Public School rank in NSW?
Darcy Road Public School is 118th of 1,619 and Girraween Public School is 106th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.