Ermington West Public School vs Yates Avenue Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
Yates Avenue Public School
Dundas Valley · Government primary · P-6
155 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Ermington West Public School Ermington NSW | Yates Avenue Public School Dundas Valley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #696 of 1,619 | #401 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2124 of 4,908 | #1237 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 104 | 155 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 55 | 61 / 94 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -45% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 6.9 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.0 | 15.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 6% |
| Suburb | Ermington 2115 | Dundas Valley 2117 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ermingtonw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | yatesave-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Yates Avenue Public School scores higher on the Success Index (67.7 vs 57.4).
- •Yates Avenue Public School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 1022), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ermington West Public School has fewer students per teacher (6.9 vs 10.3).
- •Yates Avenue Public School is the larger school with 155 students compared with 104.
- •Yates Avenue Public School has grown faster over five years (22% 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 Yates Avenue Public School?
On the Success Index, Yates Avenue Public School ranks higher (67.7 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 Yates Avenue Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ermington and Dundas Valley 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 Yates Avenue Public School has 10.3.
How do Ermington West Public School and Yates Avenue Public School rank in NSW?
Ermington West Public School is 696th of 1,619 and Yates Avenue Public School is 401st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.