Italian Bilingual School vs Ryde Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Italian Bilingual School
Meadowbank · Independent primary · K-6
111 students · ICSEA 1142
Ryde Public School
Ryde · Government primary · K-6
497 students · ICSEA 1096
| Measure | Italian Bilingual School Meadowbank NSW | Ryde Public School Ryde NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 1,619 | #373 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #84 of 4,908 | #1187 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 111 | 497 |
| Girls / boys | 50 / 61 | 229 / 268 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1142 | 1096 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 33.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 82% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Meadowbank 2114 | Ryde 2112 |
| Council area | Ryde | Ryde |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ibs.nsw.edu.au/ | ryde-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Italian Bilingual School scores higher on the Success Index (83.0 vs 68.2).
- •Italian Bilingual School has the higher ICSEA (1142 vs 1096), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Italian Bilingual School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.8).
- •Ryde Public School is the larger school with 497 students compared with 111.
- •Italian Bilingual School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -13%).
- •Italian Bilingual School is a independent school while Ryde Public School is a government 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 Italian Bilingual School better than Ryde Public School?
On the Success Index, Italian Bilingual School ranks higher (83.0 vs 68.2 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 Italian Bilingual School and Ryde Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Meadowbank and Ryde in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Italian Bilingual School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ryde Public School has 14.8.
How do Italian Bilingual School and Ryde Public School rank in NSW?
Italian Bilingual School is 22nd of 1,619 and Ryde Public School is 373rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.