Hurstville South Public School vs Parramatta North Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 21 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hurstville South Public School
Hurstville · Government primary · K-6
453 students · ICSEA 1077
Parramatta North Public School
North Parramatta · Government primary · K-6
253 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | Hurstville South Public School Hurstville NSW | Parramatta North Public School North Parramatta NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #617 of 1,619 | #478 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1879 of 4,908 | #1457 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 453 | 253 |
| Girls / boys | 214 / 239 | 130 / 123 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.0 | 16.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 81% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Hurstville 2220 | North Parramatta 2151 |
| Council area | Georges River | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hurstvills-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | parramattn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Parramatta North Public School scores higher on the Success Index (65.0 vs 60.6).
- •Parramatta North Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.2).
- •Hurstville South Public School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 253.
- •Hurstville South Public School has grown faster over five years (-15% vs -37%).
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 Hurstville South Public School better than Parramatta North Public School?
On the Success Index, Parramatta North Public School ranks higher (65.0 vs 60.6 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 Hurstville South Public School and Parramatta North Public School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Hurstville and North Parramatta in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hurstville South Public School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parramatta North Public School has 15.1.
How do Hurstville South Public School and Parramatta North Public School rank in NSW?
Hurstville South Public School is 617th of 1,619 and Parramatta North Public School is 478th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.