Gordon West Public School vs West Pymble Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gordon West Public School
Pymble · Government primary · K-6
424 students · ICSEA 1150
West Pymble Public School
West Pymble · Government primary · K-6
250 students · ICSEA 1173
| Measure | Gordon West Public School Pymble NSW | West Pymble Public School West Pymble NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #304 of 1,619 | #83 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1006 of 4,908 | #309 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 424 | 250 |
| Girls / boys | 205 / 219 | 123 / 127 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1150 | 1173 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 14.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Pymble 2073 | West Pymble 2073 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gordonwest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | westpymble-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •West Pymble Public School scores higher on the Success Index (78.3 vs 70.1).
- •West Pymble Public School has the higher ICSEA (1173 vs 1150), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gordon West Public School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 250.
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 West Public School better than West Pymble Public School?
On the Success Index, West Pymble Public School ranks higher (78.3 vs 70.1 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 West Public School and West Pymble Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pymble and West Pymble in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gordon West Public School has 17.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and West Pymble Public School has 17.7.
How do Gordon West Public School and West Pymble Public School rank in NSW?
Gordon West Public School is 304th of 1,619 and West Pymble Public School is 83rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.