Melrose Park Public School vs Rydalmere 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.
Melrose Park Public School
West Ryde · Government primary · K-6
163 students · ICSEA 1087
Rydalmere East Public School
Ermington · Government primary · P-6
104 students · ICSEA 1007
| Measure | Melrose Park Public School West Ryde NSW | Rydalmere East Public School Ermington NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #382 of 1,619 | #860 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1206 of 4,908 | #2617 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 163 | 104 |
| Girls / boys | 76 / 87 | 47 / 57 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -43% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1087 | 1007 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 8.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 13.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | West Ryde 2114 | Ermington 2115 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | melrosepk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | rydalmeree-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Melrose Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (68.0 vs 51.1).
- •Melrose Park Public School has the higher ICSEA (1087 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rydalmere East Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 15.4).
- •Melrose Park Public School is the larger school with 163 students compared with 104.
- •Melrose Park Public School has grown faster over five years (-23% vs -43%).
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 Melrose Park Public School better than Rydalmere East Public School?
On the Success Index, Melrose Park Public School ranks higher (68.0 vs 51.1 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 Melrose Park Public School and Rydalmere East Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between West Ryde and Ermington in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Melrose Park Public School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rydalmere East Public School has 8.0.
How do Melrose Park Public School and Rydalmere East Public School rank in NSW?
Melrose Park Public School is 382nd of 1,619 and Rydalmere East Public School is 860th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.