Epping West Public School vs Sydney Science College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 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
Sydney Science College
Epping · Independent high school · 11-12
20 students · ICSEA 1140
| Measure | Epping West Public School Epping NSW | Sydney Science College Epping NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #482 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1470 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 11-12 |
| Students | 994 | 20 |
| Girls / boys | 484 / 510 | 5 / 15 |
| Foundation intake | 108 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 10 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1131 | 1140 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.0 | 7.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | – |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 30% |
| 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.sydneysciencecollege.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Sydney Science College scores higher on the Success Index (95.9 vs 64.8).
- •Sydney Science College has the higher ICSEA (1140 vs 1131), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Epping West Public School is the larger school with 994 students compared with 20.
- •Epping West Public School is a government school while Sydney Science College 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 Sydney Science College?
On the Success Index, Sydney Science College ranks higher (95.9 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 Sydney Science College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Epping and Epping in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Epping West Public School and Sydney Science College rank in NSW?
Epping West Public School is 482nd of 1,619 and Sydney Science College is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.