Marayong Heights Public School vs Quakers Hill East Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marayong Heights Public School
Marayong · Government primary · K-6
283 students · ICSEA 975
Quakers Hill East Public School
Acacia Gardens · Government primary · K-6
655 students · ICSEA 1101
| Measure | Marayong Heights Public School Marayong NSW | Quakers Hill East Public School Acacia Gardens NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1213 of 1,619 | #337 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3775 of 4,908 | #1109 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 283 | 655 |
| Girls / boys | 142 / 141 | 314 / 341 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 99 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 975 | 1101 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.7 | 38.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 71% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 1% |
| Suburb | Marayong 2148 | Acacia Gardens 2763 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | marayonght-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | quakershie-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Quakers Hill East Public School scores higher on the Success Index (69.0 vs 35.0).
- •Quakers Hill East Public School has the higher ICSEA (1101 vs 975), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Quakers Hill East Public School is the larger school with 655 students compared with 283.
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 Marayong Heights Public School better than Quakers Hill East Public School?
On the Success Index, Quakers Hill East Public School ranks higher (69.0 vs 35.0 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 Marayong Heights Public School and Quakers Hill East Public School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Marayong and Acacia Gardens in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marayong Heights Public School has 16.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Quakers Hill East Public School has 17.1.
How do Marayong Heights Public School and Quakers Hill East Public School rank in NSW?
Marayong Heights Public School is 1213th of 1,619 and Quakers Hill East Public School is 337th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.