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Homebush Public School vs Marie Bashir Public School

A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureHomebush Public School
Homebush NSW
Marie Bashir Public School
Strathfield NSW
Success Index
67
Top 25%
74
Top 25%
State rank (type)#435 of 1,619#169 of 1,619
National rank (type)#1325 of 4,908#617 of 4,908
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimaryPrimary
Year rangeK-6K-6
Students368424
Girls / boys181 / 187226 / 198
Foundation intake4362
Year 7 cohort––
Year 12 cohort––
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
––
VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth-29%+6%
ICSEA
Average 1000
10941104
ICSEA percentile83th85th
Top SEA quarter37%40%
Bottom SEA quarter8%8%
Students per teacher15.015.7
Teaching staff (FTE)24.627.0
Non-teaching staff (FTE)3.43.1
Language background other than English95%85%
Indigenous students1%0%
SuburbHomebush 2140Strathfield 2135
Council areaStrathfieldStrathfield
RemotenessMajor CitiesMajor Cities
Websitehomebush-p.schools.nsw.gov.aumariebashir-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

The verdict

  • •Marie Bashir Public School scores higher on the Success Index (74.1 vs 66.6).
  • •Marie Bashir Public School has the higher ICSEA (1104 vs 1094), indicating a more advantaged community.
  • •Homebush Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.7).
  • •Marie Bashir Public School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 368.
  • •Marie Bashir Public School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -29%).

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 Homebush Public School better than Marie Bashir Public School?

On the Success Index, Marie Bashir Public School ranks higher (74.1 vs 66.6 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 Homebush Public School and Marie Bashir Public School?

About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Homebush and Strathfield in New South Wales.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

Homebush Public School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marie Bashir Public School has 15.7.

How do Homebush Public School and Marie Bashir Public School rank in NSW?

Homebush Public School is 435th of 1,619 and Marie Bashir Public School is 169th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.