Merimbula Public School vs Seven Hills West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 359 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Merimbula Public School
Merimbula · Government primary · K-6
428 students · ICSEA 1001
Seven Hills West Public School
Seven Hills · Government primary · P-6
324 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Merimbula Public School Merimbula NSW | Seven Hills West Public School Seven Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #880 of 1,619 | #781 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2698 of 4,908 | #2381 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 428 | 324 |
| Girls / boys | 197 / 231 | 153 / 171 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.3 | 27.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 6% |
| Suburb | Merimbula 2548 | Seven Hills 2147 |
| Council area | Bega Valley | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | merimbula-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sevenhillw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Seven Hills West Public School scores higher on the Success Index (54.4 vs 49.8).
- •Seven Hills West Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.7).
- •Merimbula Public School is the larger school with 428 students compared with 324.
- •Merimbula Public School has grown faster over five years (14% vs 4%).
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 Merimbula Public School better than Seven Hills West Public School?
On the Success Index, Seven Hills West Public School ranks higher (54.4 vs 49.8 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 Merimbula Public School and Seven Hills West Public School?
About 359 km in a straight line, between Merimbula and Seven Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Merimbula Public School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Seven Hills West Public School has 12.0.
How do Merimbula Public School and Seven Hills West Public School rank in NSW?
Merimbula Public School is 880th of 1,619 and Seven Hills West Public School is 781st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.