Epping North Public School vs Turramurra Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Epping North Public School
North Epping · Government primary · K-6
382 students · ICSEA 1174
Turramurra Public School
Turramurra · Government primary · K-6
531 students · ICSEA 1181
| Measure | Epping North Public School North Epping NSW | Turramurra Public School Turramurra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #117 of 1,619 | #44 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #442 of 4,908 | #187 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 382 | 531 |
| Girls / boys | 173 / 209 | 259 / 272 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1174 | 1181 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 68% | 71% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 30.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | North Epping 2121 | Turramurra 2074 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | eppingnth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | turramurra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Turramurra Public School scores higher on the Success Index (80.1 vs 76.4).
- •Turramurra Public School has the higher ICSEA (1181 vs 1174), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Turramurra Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.4 vs 20.3).
- •Turramurra Public School is the larger school with 531 students compared with 382.
- •Turramurra Public School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -21%).
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 North Public School better than Turramurra Public School?
On the Success Index, Turramurra Public School ranks higher (80.1 vs 76.4 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 North Public School and Turramurra Public School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between North Epping and Turramurra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Epping North Public School has 20.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Turramurra Public School has 17.4.
How do Epping North Public School and Turramurra Public School rank in NSW?
Epping North Public School is 117th of 1,619 and Turramurra Public School is 44th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.