Edmondson Park Public School vs John Edmondson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Edmondson Park Public School
Edmondson Park · Government primary · K-6
897 students · ICSEA 1077
John Edmondson High School
Horningsea Park · Government high school · 7-12
1,084 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Edmondson Park Public School Edmondson Park NSW | John Edmondson High School Horningsea Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #457 of 1,619 | #365 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1371 of 4,908 | #1025 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 897 | 1,084 |
| Girls / boys | 407 / 490 | 514 / 570 |
| Foundation intake | 169 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 182 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 134 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.4 | 75.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.3 | 13.2 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Edmondson Park 2174 | Horningsea Park 2171 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | edmondsonpk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | jedmondson-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Edmondson Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (66.0 vs 36.9).
- •Edmondson Park Public School has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Edmondson High School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.8).
- •John Edmondson High School is the larger school with 1,084 students compared with 897.
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 Edmondson Park Public School better than John Edmondson High School?
On the Success Index, Edmondson Park Public School ranks higher (66.0 vs 36.9 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 Edmondson Park Public School and John Edmondson High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Edmondson Park and Horningsea Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Edmondson Park Public School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Edmondson High School has 14.4.
How do Edmondson Park Public School and John Edmondson High School rank in NSW?
Edmondson Park Public School is 457th of 1,619 and John Edmondson High School is 365th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.