Marsden Road Public School vs Mount Pritchard East Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marsden Road Public School
Liverpool · Government primary · K-6
726 students · ICSEA 977
Mount Pritchard East Public School
Mount Pritchard · Government primary · K-6
214 students · ICSEA 943
| Measure | Marsden Road Public School Liverpool NSW | Mount Pritchard East Public School Mount Pritchard NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1162 of 1,619 | #1294 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3639 of 4,908 | #4011 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 726 | 214 |
| Girls / boys | 361 / 365 | 93 / 121 |
| Foundation intake | 92 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 943 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.8 | 14.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 90% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 10% |
| Suburb | Liverpool 2170 | Mount Pritchard 2170 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | marsdenrd-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mtpritche-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Marsden Road Public School scores higher on the Success Index (37.0 vs 31.6).
- •Marsden Road Public School has the higher ICSEA (977 vs 943), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Pritchard East Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.6).
- •Marsden Road Public School is the larger school with 726 students compared with 214.
- •Marsden Road Public School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -5%).
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 Marsden Road Public School better than Mount Pritchard East Public School?
On the Success Index, Marsden Road Public School ranks higher (37.0 vs 31.6 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 Marsden Road Public School and Mount Pritchard East Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Mount Pritchard in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marsden Road Public School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Pritchard East Public School has 14.5.
How do Marsden Road Public School and Mount Pritchard East Public School rank in NSW?
Marsden Road Public School is 1162nd of 1,619 and Mount Pritchard East Public School is 1294th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.