Dundas Public School vs Parramatta East Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dundas Public School
Dundas · Government primary · K-6
312 students · ICSEA 1070
Parramatta East Public School
Parramatta · Government primary · K-6
465 students · ICSEA 1091
| Measure | Dundas Public School Dundas NSW | Parramatta East Public School Parramatta NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #545 of 1,619 | #429 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1666 of 4,908 | #1315 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 312 | 465 |
| Girls / boys | 156 / 156 | 252 / 213 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1070 | 1091 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.5 | 32.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 79% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Dundas 2117 | Parramatta 2150 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | dundas-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | parramatte-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Parramatta East Public School scores higher on the Success Index (66.7 vs 62.8).
- •Parramatta East Public School has the higher ICSEA (1091 vs 1070), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Parramatta East Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.9).
- •Parramatta East Public School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 312.
- •Dundas Public School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -27%).
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 Dundas Public School better than Parramatta East Public School?
On the Success Index, Parramatta East Public School ranks higher (66.7 vs 62.8 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 Dundas Public School and Parramatta East Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Dundas and Parramatta in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dundas Public School has 16.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parramatta East Public School has 14.2.
How do Dundas Public School and Parramatta East Public School rank in NSW?
Dundas Public School is 545th of 1,619 and Parramatta East Public School is 429th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.