Erskine Park High School vs James Erskine Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 325 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Erskine Park High School
Erskine Park · Government high school · 7-12
835 students · ICSEA 962
James Erskine Public School
Erskine Park · Government primary · K-6
486 students · ICSEA 980
| Measure | Erskine Park High School Erskine Park NSW | James Erskine Public School Erskine Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #453 of 539 | #1309 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1236 of 1,472 | #4043 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 835 | 486 |
| Girls / boys | 395 / 440 | 232 / 254 |
| Foundation intake | – | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | 126 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 124 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 962 | 980 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.7 | 29.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 9% |
| Suburb | Erskine Park 2759 | Erskine Park 2759 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | erskinepk-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | jameserski-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •James Erskine Public School scores higher on the Success Index (31.1 vs 27.8).
- •James Erskine Public School has the higher ICSEA (980 vs 962), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Erskine Park High School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.3).
- •Erskine Park High School is the larger school with 835 students compared with 486.
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 Erskine Park High School better than James Erskine Public School?
On the Success Index, James Erskine Public School ranks higher (31.1 vs 27.8 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 Erskine Park High School and James Erskine Public School?
About 325 m in a straight line, between Erskine Park and Erskine Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Erskine Park High School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and James Erskine Public School has 16.3.
How do Erskine Park High School and James Erskine Public School rank in NSW?
Erskine Park High School is 453rd of 539 and James Erskine Public School is 1309th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.