Doonside Public School vs Marayong South Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Doonside Public School
Doonside · Government primary · P-6
258 students · ICSEA 900
Marayong South Public School
Blacktown · Government primary · K-6
286 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | Doonside Public School Doonside NSW | Marayong South Public School Blacktown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1424 of 1,619 | #969 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4357 of 4,908 | #3010 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 258 | 286 |
| Girls / boys | 109 / 149 | 118 / 168 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 900 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 16.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 9% |
| Suburb | Doonside 2767 | Blacktown 2148 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | doonside-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | marayongs-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Marayong South Public School scores higher on the Success Index (45.9 vs 26.9).
- •Marayong South Public School has the higher ICSEA (1010 vs 900), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Doonside Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 17.7).
- •Marayong South Public School is the larger school with 286 students compared with 258.
- •Doonside Public School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -16%).
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 Doonside Public School better than Marayong South Public School?
On the Success Index, Marayong South Public School ranks higher (45.9 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 Doonside Public School and Marayong South Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Doonside and Blacktown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Doonside Public School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marayong South Public School has 17.7.
How do Doonside Public School and Marayong South Public School rank in NSW?
Doonside Public School is 1424th of 1,619 and Marayong South Public School is 969th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.