Darcy Road Public School vs Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 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
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School
Wentworthville · Catholic primary · K-6
392 students · ICSEA 1089
| Measure | Darcy Road Public School Wentworthville NSW | Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School Wentworthville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #118 of 1,619 | #386 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #444 of 4,908 | #1213 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 576 | 392 |
| Girls / boys | 296 / 280 | 216 / 176 |
| Foundation intake | 94 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1122 | 1089 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.6 | 24.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Wentworthville 2145 | Wentworthville 2145 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | darcyroad-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.olmcwentworthville.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Darcy Road Public School scores higher on the Success Index (76.3 vs 67.9).
- •Darcy Road Public School has the higher ICSEA (1122 vs 1089), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Darcy Road Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.1).
- •Darcy Road Public School is the larger school with 576 students compared with 392.
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -20%).
- •Darcy Road Public School is a government school while Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School is a catholic 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 Darcy Road Public School better than Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School?
On the Success Index, Darcy Road Public School ranks higher (76.3 vs 67.9 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 Darcy Road Public School and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wentworthville and Wentworthville 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 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School has 16.1.
How do Darcy Road Public School and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School rank in NSW?
Darcy Road Public School is 118th of 1,619 and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School is 386th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.