Merrylands High School vs Sherwood Grange Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 984 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Merrylands High School
Merrylands · Government high school · 7-12
855 students · ICSEA 915
Sherwood Grange Public School
Merrylands · Government primary · K-6
246 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | Merrylands High School Merrylands NSW | Sherwood Grange Public School Merrylands NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #515 of 539 | #1055 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1404 of 1,472 | #3302 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 855 | 246 |
| Girls / boys | 434 / 421 | 128 / 118 |
| Foundation intake | – | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | 150 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 113 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 915 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.5 | 16.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Merrylands 2160 | Merrylands 2160 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | merryland-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | sherwoodgr-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Sherwood Grange Public School scores higher on the Success Index (41.8 vs 20.8).
- •Sherwood Grange Public School has the higher ICSEA (992 vs 915), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Merrylands High School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.7).
- •Merrylands High School is the larger school with 855 students compared with 246.
- •Merrylands High School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -19%).
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 High School better than Sherwood Grange Public School?
On the Success Index, Sherwood Grange Public School ranks higher (41.8 vs 20.8 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 Merrylands High School and Sherwood Grange Public School?
About 984 m in a straight line, between Merrylands and Merrylands in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Merrylands High School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sherwood Grange Public School has 14.7.
How do Merrylands High School and Sherwood Grange Public School rank in NSW?
Merrylands High School is 515th of 539 and Sherwood Grange Public School is 1055th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.