Epping Heights Public School vs Epping Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Epping Heights Public School
Epping · Government primary · K-6
396 students · ICSEA 1152
Epping Public School
Epping · Government primary · K-6
790 students · ICSEA 1147
| Measure | Epping Heights Public School Epping NSW | Epping Public School Epping NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #297 of 1,619 | #120 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #978 of 4,908 | #446 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 396 | 790 |
| Girls / boys | 200 / 196 | 397 / 393 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 81 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1152 | 1147 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.1 | 48.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 90% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Epping 2121 | Epping 2121 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | eppinghts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | epping-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Epping Public School scores higher on the Success Index (76.3 vs 70.4).
- •Epping Heights Public School has the higher ICSEA (1152 vs 1147), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Epping Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.9).
- •Epping Public School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 396.
- •Epping Public School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -29%).
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 Epping Heights Public School better than Epping Public School?
On the Success Index, Epping Public School ranks higher (76.3 vs 70.4 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 Epping Heights Public School and Epping Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Epping and Epping in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Epping Heights Public School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Epping Public School has 16.3.
How do Epping Heights Public School and Epping Public School rank in NSW?
Epping Heights Public School is 297th of 1,619 and Epping Public School is 120th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.