Merrylands Public School vs St Margaret Mary's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 705 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Merrylands Public School
Merrylands · Government primary · K-6
620 students · ICSEA 936
St Margaret Mary's Primary School
Merrylands · Catholic primary · K-6
574 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Merrylands Public School Merrylands NSW | St Margaret Mary's Primary School Merrylands NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1191 of 1,619 | #660 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3709 of 4,908 | #2012 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 620 | 574 |
| Girls / boys | 305 / 315 | 307 / 267 |
| Foundation intake | 87 | 95 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 936 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.0 | 34.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 7.2 |
| Language background other than English | 91% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Merrylands 2160 | Merrylands 2160 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | merryland-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stmmmerrylands.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Margaret Mary's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.0 vs 35.9).
- •St Margaret Mary's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 936), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Merrylands Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.6).
- •Merrylands Public School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 574.
- •Merrylands Public School has grown faster over five years (12% vs 1%).
- •Merrylands Public School is a government school while St Margaret Mary'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 Public School better than St Margaret Mary's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Margaret Mary's Primary School ranks higher (59.0 vs 35.9 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 Public School and St Margaret Mary's Primary School?
About 705 m in a straight line, between Merrylands and Merrylands in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Merrylands Public School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Margaret Mary's Primary School has 16.6.
How do Merrylands Public School and St Margaret Mary's Primary School rank in NSW?
Merrylands Public School is 1191st of 1,619 and St Margaret Mary's Primary School is 660th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.