Merrylands East Public School vs St Patrick's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Merrylands East Public School
Merrylands · Government primary · K-6
347 students · ICSEA 955
St Patrick's Primary School
Guildford · Catholic primary · K-6
342 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | Merrylands East Public School Merrylands NSW | St Patrick's Primary School Guildford NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1429 of 1,619 | #735 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4365 of 4,908 | #2239 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 347 | 342 |
| Girls / boys | 164 / 183 | 169 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.5 | 25.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Merrylands 2160 | Guildford 2161 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | merrylandseast.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stpatsguildford.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.2 vs 26.9).
- •St Patrick's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Patrick's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.8).
- •Merrylands East Public School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 342.
- •Merrylands East Public School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -16%).
- •Merrylands East Public School is a government school while St Patrick's Primary School is a catholic 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 Merrylands East Public School better than St Patrick's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's Primary School ranks higher (56.2 vs 26.9 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 Merrylands East Public School and St Patrick's Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Merrylands and Guildford in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Merrylands East Public School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Primary School has 13.5.
How do Merrylands East Public School and St Patrick's Primary School rank in NSW?
Merrylands East Public School is 1429th of 1,619 and St Patrick's Primary School is 735th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.