Hilltop Road Public School vs Holroyd School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 822 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hilltop Road Public School
Merrylands · Government primary · K-6
762 students · ICSEA 971
Holroyd School
Merrylands · Government special · U
189 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | Hilltop Road Public School Merrylands NSW | Holroyd School Merrylands NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1211 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3773 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 762 | 189 |
| Girls / boys | 373 / 389 | 56 / 133 |
| Foundation intake | 107 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 971 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 4.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.8 | 39.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 37.2 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 87% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Merrylands 2160 | Merrylands 2160 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hilltoprd-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | holroyd-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Holroyd School has the higher ICSEA (983 vs 971), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holroyd School has fewer students per teacher (4.8 vs 15.6).
- •Hilltop Road Public School is the larger school with 762 students compared with 189.
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 Hilltop Road Public School better than Holroyd 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 Hilltop Road Public School and Holroyd School?
About 822 m in a straight line, between Merrylands and Merrylands in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hilltop Road Public School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holroyd School has 4.8.
How do Hilltop Road Public School and Holroyd School rank in NSW?
Hilltop Road Public School is 1211th of 1,619 and Holroyd School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.