Delany College vs Parramatta West 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
Parramatta West Public School
Parramatta · Government primary · K-6
949 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Delany College Granville NSW | Parramatta West Public School Parramatta NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #270 of 539 | #763 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #708 of 1,472 | #2332 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 348 | 949 |
| Girls / boys | 148 / 200 | 453 / 496 |
| Foundation intake | – | 156 |
| Year 7 cohort | 52 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 50 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.5 | 59.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 90% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Granville 2142 | Parramatta 2150 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.delanygranville.catholic.edu.au | parramattw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Parramatta West Public School scores higher on the Success Index (54.9 vs 51.4).
- •Parramatta West Public School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 996), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Delany College has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.9).
- •Parramatta West Public School is the larger school with 949 students compared with 348.
- •Parramatta West Public School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -7%).
- •Delany College is a catholic school while Parramatta West 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 Parramatta West Public School?
On the Success Index, Parramatta West Public School ranks higher (54.9 vs 51.4 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 Parramatta West Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Granville and Parramatta in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Delany College has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parramatta West Public School has 15.9.
How do Delany College and Parramatta West Public School rank in NSW?
Delany College is 270th of 539 and Parramatta West Public School is 763rd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.