Macarthur Girls High School vs Parramatta East Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 918 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Macarthur Girls High School
Parramatta · Government high school · 7-12
997 students · ICSEA 1071
Parramatta East Public School
Parramatta · Government primary · K-6
465 students · ICSEA 1091
| Measure | Macarthur Girls High School Parramatta NSW | Parramatta East Public School Parramatta NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #171 of 539 | #429 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #437 of 1,472 | #1315 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 997 | 465 |
| Girls / boys | 997 / 0 | 252 / 213 |
| Foundation intake | – | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | 184 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 188 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1071 | 1091 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.8 | 32.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 79% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Parramatta 2150 | Parramatta 2150 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | macarthurg-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | parramatte-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Parramatta East Public School scores higher on the Success Index (66.7 vs 63.1).
- •Parramatta East Public School has the higher ICSEA (1091 vs 1071), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Parramatta East Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.7).
- •Macarthur Girls High School is the larger school with 997 students compared with 465.
- •Macarthur Girls High School has grown faster over five years (-17% vs -27%).
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 Macarthur Girls High School better than Parramatta East Public School?
On the Success Index, Parramatta East Public School ranks higher (66.7 vs 63.1 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 Macarthur Girls High School and Parramatta East Public School?
About 918 m in a straight line, between Parramatta and Parramatta in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Macarthur Girls High School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parramatta East Public School has 14.2.
How do Macarthur Girls High School and Parramatta East Public School rank in NSW?
Macarthur Girls High School is 171st of 539 and Parramatta East Public School is 429th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.