Epping West Public School vs Gateway Community High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Epping West Public School
Epping · Government primary · K-6
994 students · ICSEA 1131
Gateway Community High
Carlingford · Independent special · 9-12
74 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Epping West Public School Epping NSW | Gateway Community High Carlingford NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #482 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1470 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 9-12 |
| Students | 994 | 74 |
| Girls / boys | 484 / 510 | 53 / 21 |
| Foundation intake | 108 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 13 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1131 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.0 | 6.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Epping 2121 | Carlingford 2118 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | eppingwest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.gatewaycommunityhigh.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Epping West Public School has the higher ICSEA (1131 vs 1070), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gateway Community High has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 18.1).
- •Epping West Public School is the larger school with 994 students compared with 74.
- •Epping West Public School is a government school while Gateway Community High is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 West Public School better than Gateway Community High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Epping West Public School and Gateway Community High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Epping and Carlingford in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Epping West Public School has 18.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gateway Community High has 11.6.
How do Epping West Public School and Gateway Community High rank in NSW?
Epping West Public School is 482nd of 1,619 and Gateway Community High is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.