Ermington West Public School vs St Patrick's Marist College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 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
St Patrick's Marist College
Dundas · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,070 students · ICSEA 1089
| Measure | Ermington West Public School Ermington NSW | St Patrick's Marist College Dundas NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #696 of 1,619 | #110 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #2124 of 4,908 | #284 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 104 | 1,070 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 55 | 504 / 566 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 186 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 151 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -45% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 1089 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 6.9 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.0 | 73.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 20.6 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ermington 2115 | Dundas 2117 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ermingtonw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stpatsdundas.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Marist College scores higher on the Success Index (70.3 vs 57.4).
- •St Patrick's Marist College has the higher ICSEA (1089 vs 1022), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ermington West Public School has fewer students per teacher (6.9 vs 14.6).
- •St Patrick's Marist College is the larger school with 1,070 students compared with 104.
- •St Patrick's Marist College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -45%).
- •Ermington West Public School is a government school while St Patrick's Marist College 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 Ermington West Public School better than St Patrick's Marist College?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's Marist College ranks higher (70.3 vs 57.4 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 Ermington West Public School and St Patrick's Marist College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ermington and Dundas 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 St Patrick's Marist College has 14.6.
How do Ermington West Public School and St Patrick's Marist College rank in NSW?
Ermington West Public School is 696th of 1,619 and St Patrick's Marist College is 110th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.