Epping Heights Public School vs Epping West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 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 West Public School
Epping · Government primary · K-6
994 students · ICSEA 1131
| Measure | Epping Heights Public School Epping NSW | Epping West Public School Epping NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #297 of 1,619 | #482 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #978 of 4,908 | #1470 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 396 | 994 |
| Girls / boys | 200 / 196 | 484 / 510 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 108 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1152 | 1131 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 18.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.1 | 55.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 8.9 |
| 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 | eppingwest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Epping Heights Public School scores higher on the Success Index (70.4 vs 64.8).
- •Epping Heights Public School has the higher ICSEA (1152 vs 1131), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Epping West Public School is the larger school with 994 students compared with 396.
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 West Public School?
On the Success Index, Epping Heights Public School ranks higher (70.4 vs 64.8 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 Epping Heights Public School and Epping West Public School?
About 1.3 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 West Public School has 18.1.
How do Epping Heights Public School and Epping West Public School rank in NSW?
Epping Heights Public School is 297th of 1,619 and Epping West Public School is 482nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.