Marie Bashir Public School vs Meriden School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 974 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marie Bashir Public School
Strathfield · Government primary · K-6
424 students · ICSEA 1104
Meriden School
Strathfield · Independent combined · K-12
1,761 students · ICSEA 1180
| Measure | Marie Bashir Public School Strathfield NSW | Meriden School Strathfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #169 of 1,619 | #10 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #617 of 4,908 | #31 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 424 | 1,761 |
| Girls / boys | 226 / 198 | 1,761 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 192 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 211 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1104 | 1180 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 71% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.0 | 170.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 98.7 |
| Language background other than English | 85% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Strathfield 2135 | Strathfield 2135 |
| Council area | Strathfield | Strathfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mariebashir-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.meriden.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Meriden School scores higher on the Success Index (86.0 vs 74.1).
- •Meriden School has the higher ICSEA (1180 vs 1104), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Meriden School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 15.7).
- •Meriden School is the larger school with 1,761 students compared with 424.
- •Meriden School has grown faster over five years (30% vs 6%).
- •Marie Bashir Public School is a government school while Meriden School is an independent 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 Marie Bashir Public School better than Meriden School?
On the Success Index, Meriden School ranks higher (86.0 vs 74.1 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 Marie Bashir Public School and Meriden School?
About 974 m in a straight line, between Strathfield and Strathfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marie Bashir Public School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Meriden School has 10.3.
How do Marie Bashir Public School and Meriden School rank in NSW?
Marie Bashir Public School is 169th of 1,619 and Meriden School is 10th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.