Ermington West Public School vs Rydalmere Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ermington West Public School
Ermington · Government primary · K-6
104 students · ICSEA 1022
Rydalmere Public School
Rydalmere · Government primary · P-6
151 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Ermington West Public School Ermington NSW | Rydalmere Public School Rydalmere NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #696 of 1,619 | #679 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2124 of 4,908 | #2069 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 104 | 151 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 55 | 65 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -45% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 6.9 | 8.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.0 | 18.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 3% |
| Suburb | Ermington 2115 | Rydalmere 2116 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ermingtonw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | rydalmere-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (57.4 vs 58.3).
- •Ermington West Public School has the higher ICSEA (1022 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ermington West Public School has fewer students per teacher (6.9 vs 8.2).
- •Rydalmere Public School is the larger school with 151 students compared with 104.
- •Rydalmere Public School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -45%).
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 Ermington West Public School better than Rydalmere Public School?
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 Ermington West Public School and Rydalmere Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ermington and Rydalmere in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ermington West Public School has 6.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rydalmere Public School has 8.2.
How do Ermington West Public School and Rydalmere Public School rank in NSW?
Ermington West Public School is 696th of 1,619 and Rydalmere Public School is 679th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.