Holroyd School vs Merrylands Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holroyd School
Merrylands · Government special · U
189 students · ICSEA 983
Merrylands Public School
Merrylands · Government primary · K-6
620 students · ICSEA 936
| Measure | Holroyd School Merrylands NSW | Merrylands Public School Merrylands NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1191 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3709 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-6 |
| Students | 189 | 620 |
| Girls / boys | 56 / 133 | 305 / 315 |
| Foundation intake | – | 87 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 936 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 4.8 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.7 | 46.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.2 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 87% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Merrylands 2160 | Merrylands 2160 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | holroyd-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | merryland-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Holroyd School has the higher ICSEA (983 vs 936), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holroyd School has fewer students per teacher (4.8 vs 13.5).
- •Merrylands Public School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 189.
- •Merrylands Public School has grown faster over five years (12% vs 2%).
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 School better than Merrylands 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 Holroyd School and Merrylands Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Merrylands and Merrylands in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holroyd School has 4.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Merrylands Public School has 13.5.
How do Holroyd School and Merrylands Public School rank in NSW?
Holroyd School is unranked and Merrylands Public School is 1191st of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.