Holroyd School vs Parramatta West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 991 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holroyd School
Merrylands · Government special · U
189 students · ICSEA 983
Parramatta West Public School
Parramatta · Government primary · K-6
949 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Holroyd School Merrylands NSW | Parramatta West Public School Parramatta NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #763 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2332 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-6 |
| Students | 189 | 949 |
| Girls / boys | 56 / 133 | 453 / 496 |
| Foundation intake | – | 156 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 4.8 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.7 | 59.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.2 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 87% | 90% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Merrylands 2160 | Parramatta 2150 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | holroyd-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | parramattw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Parramatta West Public School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holroyd School has fewer students per teacher (4.8 vs 15.9).
- •Parramatta West Public School is the larger school with 949 students compared with 189.
- •Parramatta West Public School has grown faster over five years (7% 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 Parramatta West 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 Parramatta West Public School?
About 991 m in a straight line, between Merrylands and Parramatta in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holroyd School has 4.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parramatta West Public School has 15.9.
How do Holroyd School and Parramatta West Public School rank in NSW?
Holroyd School is unranked and Parramatta West Public School is 763rd of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.