Holroyd High School vs Sherwood Grange Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 935 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holroyd High School
Greystanes · Government high school · 6-12
547 students · ICSEA 919
Sherwood Grange Public School
Merrylands · Government primary · K-6
246 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | Holroyd High School Greystanes NSW | Sherwood Grange Public School Merrylands NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #379 of 539 | #1055 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1063 of 1,472 | #3302 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 6-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 547 | 246 |
| Girls / boys | 246 / 301 | 128 / 118 |
| Foundation intake | – | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | 88 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 72 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 919 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.6 | 16.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 90% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Greystanes 2145 | Merrylands 2160 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | holroyd-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | sherwoodgr-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Sherwood Grange Public School scores higher on the Success Index (41.8 vs 34.9).
- •Sherwood Grange Public School has the higher ICSEA (992 vs 919), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holroyd High School has fewer students per teacher (7.3 vs 14.7).
- •Holroyd High School is the larger school with 547 students compared with 246.
- •Holroyd High School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -19%).
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 Holroyd High School better than Sherwood Grange Public School?
On the Success Index, Sherwood Grange Public School ranks higher (41.8 vs 34.9 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 Holroyd High School and Sherwood Grange Public School?
About 935 m in a straight line, between Greystanes and Merrylands in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holroyd High School has 7.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sherwood Grange Public School has 14.7.
How do Holroyd High School and Sherwood Grange Public School rank in NSW?
Holroyd High School is 379th of 539 and Sherwood Grange Public School is 1055th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.