Gordon East Public School vs Pymble Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gordon East Public School
Gordon · Government primary · K-6
195 students · ICSEA 1163
Pymble Public School
Pymble · Government primary · K-6
519 students · ICSEA 1176
| Measure | Gordon East Public School Gordon NSW | Pymble Public School Pymble NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #171 of 1,619 | #210 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #622 of 4,908 | #750 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 195 | 519 |
| Girls / boys | 91 / 104 | 262 / 257 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -39% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1163 | 1176 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 71% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 19.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 27.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Gordon 2072 | Pymble 2073 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gordoneast-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | pymble-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Gordon East Public School scores higher on the Success Index (74.0 vs 72.9).
- •Pymble Public School has the higher ICSEA (1176 vs 1163), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gordon East Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.0).
- •Pymble Public School is the larger school with 519 students compared with 195.
- •Pymble Public School has grown faster over five years (-16% vs -39%).
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 Gordon East Public School better than Pymble Public School?
On the Success Index, Gordon East Public School ranks higher (74.0 vs 72.9 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 Gordon East Public School and Pymble Public School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Gordon and Pymble in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gordon East Public School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pymble Public School has 19.0.
How do Gordon East Public School and Pymble Public School rank in NSW?
Gordon East Public School is 171st of 1,619 and Pymble Public School is 210th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.