Heaton Public School vs Merrylands East Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 124 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heaton Public School
Jesmond · Government primary · K-6
162 students · ICSEA 955
Merrylands East Public School
Merrylands · Government primary · K-6
347 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Heaton Public School Jesmond NSW | Merrylands East Public School Merrylands NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1130 of 1,619 | #1429 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3534 of 4,908 | #4365 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 162 | 347 |
| Girls / boys | 78 / 84 | 164 / 183 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 23.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 92% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 1% |
| Suburb | Jesmond 2299 | Merrylands 2160 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | heaton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | merrylandseast.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Heaton Public School scores higher on the Success Index (38.5 vs 26.9).
- •Heaton Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.8).
- •Merrylands East Public School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 162.
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 Heaton Public School better than Merrylands East Public School?
On the Success Index, Heaton Public School ranks higher (38.5 vs 26.9 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 Heaton Public School and Merrylands East Public School?
About 124 km in a straight line, between Jesmond and Merrylands in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heaton Public School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Merrylands East Public School has 14.8.
How do Heaton Public School and Merrylands East Public School rank in NSW?
Heaton Public School is 1130th of 1,619 and Merrylands East Public School is 1429th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.