Meadowbank Public School vs Ryde Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Meadowbank Public School
Meadowbank · Government primary · K-6
642 students · ICSEA 1095
Ryde Public School
Ryde · Government primary · K-6
497 students · ICSEA 1096
| Measure | Meadowbank Public School Meadowbank NSW | Ryde Public School Ryde NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #351 of 1,619 | #373 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1139 of 4,908 | #1187 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 642 | 497 |
| Girls / boys | 309 / 333 | 229 / 268 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1095 | 1096 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.1 | 33.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 82% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Meadowbank 2114 | Ryde 2112 |
| Council area | Ryde | Ryde |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | meadowbank-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | ryde-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (68.7 vs 68.2).
- •Ryde Public School has the higher ICSEA (1096 vs 1095), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Meadowbank Public School is the larger school with 642 students compared with 497.
- •Meadowbank Public School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -13%).
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 Meadowbank Public School better than Ryde Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Meadowbank Public School and Ryde Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Meadowbank and Ryde in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Meadowbank Public School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ryde Public School has 14.8.
How do Meadowbank Public School and Ryde Public School rank in NSW?
Meadowbank Public School is 351st of 1,619 and Ryde Public School is 373rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.