Holroyd School vs Westmead Christian Grammar 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
Westmead Christian Grammar School
Westmead · Independent primary · K-6
196 students · ICSEA 1117
| Measure | Holroyd School Merrylands NSW | Westmead Christian Grammar School Westmead NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | – | #55 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #235 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-6 |
| Students | 189 | 196 |
| Girls / boys | 56 / 133 | 98 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | – | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +46% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 1117 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 4.8 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.7 | 12.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.2 | 3.5 |
| Language background other than English | 87% | 76% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Merrylands 2160 | Westmead 2145 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | holroyd-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.wcgs.com.au |
The verdict
- •Westmead Christian Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holroyd School has fewer students per teacher (4.8 vs 15.7).
- •Westmead Christian Grammar School is the larger school with 196 students compared with 189.
- •Westmead Christian Grammar School has grown faster over five years (46% vs 2%).
- •Holroyd School is a government school while Westmead Christian Grammar School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Westmead Christian Grammar 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 Westmead Christian Grammar School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Merrylands and Westmead in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holroyd School has 4.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Westmead Christian Grammar School has 15.7.
How do Holroyd School and Westmead Christian Grammar School rank in NSW?
Holroyd School is unranked and Westmead Christian Grammar School is 55th of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.