Epping West Public School vs Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary 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 West Public School
Epping · Government primary · K-6
994 students · ICSEA 1131
Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School
Epping · Catholic primary · K-6
113 students · ICSEA 1170
| Measure | Epping West Public School Epping NSW | Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School Epping NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #482 of 1,619 | #13 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1470 of 4,908 | #54 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 994 | 113 |
| Girls / boys | 484 / 510 | 59 / 54 |
| Foundation intake | 108 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1131 | 1170 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 68% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.0 | 8.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 60% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Epping 2121 | Epping 2121 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | eppingwest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.olhcdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (84.0 vs 64.8).
- •Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1170 vs 1131), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.1).
- •Epping West Public School is the larger school with 994 students compared with 113.
- •Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -24%).
- •Epping West Public School is a government school while Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School ranks higher (84.0 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 West Public School and Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary 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 West Public School has 18.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School has 14.0.
How do Epping West Public School and Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Epping West Public School is 482nd of 1,619 and Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School is 13th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.