Delany College vs Merrylands East Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Delany College
Granville · Catholic high school · 7-12
348 students · ICSEA 996
Merrylands East Public School
Merrylands · Government primary · K-6
347 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Delany College Granville NSW | Merrylands East Public School Merrylands NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #270 of 539 | #1429 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #708 of 1,472 | #4365 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 348 | 347 |
| Girls / boys | 148 / 200 | 164 / 183 |
| Foundation intake | – | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | 52 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 50 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.5 | 23.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 92% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Granville 2142 | Merrylands 2160 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.delanygranville.catholic.edu.au | merrylandseast.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Delany College scores higher on the Success Index (51.4 vs 26.9).
- •Delany College has the higher ICSEA (996 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Delany College has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.8).
- •Delany College is the larger school with 348 students compared with 347.
- •Delany College is a catholic school while Merrylands East Public School is a government 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 Delany College better than Merrylands East Public School?
On the Success Index, Delany College ranks higher (51.4 vs 26.9 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 Delany College and Merrylands East Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Granville and Merrylands in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Delany College has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Merrylands East Public School has 14.8.
How do Delany College and Merrylands East Public School rank in NSW?
Delany College is 270th of 539 and Merrylands East Public School is 1429th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.