Gymea Bay Public School vs Parramatta East Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 27 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gymea Bay Public School
Gymea Bay · Government primary · K-6
763 students · ICSEA 1091
Parramatta East Public School
Parramatta · Government primary · K-6
465 students · ICSEA 1091
| Measure | Gymea Bay Public School Gymea Bay NSW | Parramatta East Public School Parramatta NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #402 of 1,619 | #429 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1239 of 4,908 | #1315 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 763 | 465 |
| Girls / boys | 371 / 392 | 252 / 213 |
| Foundation intake | 128 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1091 | 1091 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.0 | 32.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 79% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Gymea Bay 2227 | Parramatta 2150 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gymeabay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | parramatte-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (67.6 vs 66.7).
- •Parramatta East Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.2).
- •Gymea Bay Public School is the larger school with 763 students compared with 465.
- •Gymea Bay Public School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -27%).
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 Gymea Bay Public School better than Parramatta East Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gymea Bay Public School and Parramatta East Public School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Gymea Bay and Parramatta in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gymea Bay Public School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parramatta East Public School has 14.2.
How do Gymea Bay Public School and Parramatta East Public School rank in NSW?
Gymea Bay Public School is 402nd of 1,619 and Parramatta East Public School is 429th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.