Merrylands East Public School vs Vineyard Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 25 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
Vineyard Public School
Vineyard · Government primary · K-6
97 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Merrylands East Public School Merrylands NSW | Vineyard Public School Vineyard NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1429 of 1,619 | #1255 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4365 of 4,908 | #3886 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 347 | 97 |
| Girls / boys | 164 / 183 | 50 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +83% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 18.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.5 | 5.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 1.5 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 13% |
| Suburb | Merrylands 2160 | Vineyard 2765 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | merrylandseast.schools.nsw.gov.au | vineyard-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Vineyard Public School scores higher on the Success Index (33.4 vs 26.9).
- •Merrylands East Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.7).
- •Merrylands East Public School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 97.
- •Vineyard Public School has grown faster over five years (83% vs -9%).
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 Vineyard Public School?
On the Success Index, Vineyard Public School ranks higher (33.4 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 Vineyard Public School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Merrylands and Vineyard 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 Vineyard Public School has 18.7.
How do Merrylands East Public School and Vineyard Public School rank in NSW?
Merrylands East Public School is 1429th of 1,619 and Vineyard Public School is 1255th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.