Guildford West Public School vs Merrylands High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 810 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Guildford West Public School
Guildford West · Government primary · K-6
366 students · ICSEA 945
Merrylands High School
Merrylands · Government high school · 7-12
855 students · ICSEA 915
| Measure | Guildford West Public School Guildford West NSW | Merrylands High School Merrylands NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1223 of 1,619 | #515 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3799 of 4,908 | #1404 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 366 | 855 |
| Girls / boys | 183 / 183 | 434 / 421 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 150 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 113 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 945 | 915 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.0 | 75.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 18.9 |
| Language background other than English | 83% | 89% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Guildford West 2161 | Merrylands 2160 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | guildfordw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | merryland-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Guildford West Public School scores higher on the Success Index (34.6 vs 20.8).
- •Guildford West Public School has the higher ICSEA (945 vs 915), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Merrylands High School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.1).
- •Merrylands High School is the larger school with 855 students compared with 366.
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 Guildford West Public School better than Merrylands High School?
On the Success Index, Guildford West Public School ranks higher (34.6 vs 20.8 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 Guildford West Public School and Merrylands High School?
About 810 m in a straight line, between Guildford West and Merrylands in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Guildford West Public School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Merrylands High School has 11.3.
How do Guildford West Public School and Merrylands High School rank in NSW?
Guildford West Public School is 1223rd of 1,619 and Merrylands High School is 515th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.