Muirfield High School vs Murray Farm Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Muirfield High School
North Rocks · Government high school · 7-12
836 students · ICSEA 1082
Murray Farm Public School
Carlingford · Government primary · K-6
787 students · ICSEA 1142
| Measure | Muirfield High School North Rocks NSW | Murray Farm Public School Carlingford NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #117 of 539 | #314 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #298 of 1,472 | #1046 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 836 | 787 |
| Girls / boys | 392 / 444 | 381 / 406 |
| Foundation intake | – | 93 |
| Year 7 cohort | 119 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 120 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1082 | 1142 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.6 | 46.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | North Rocks 2151 | Carlingford 2118 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | muirfield-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | murrayfarm-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (69.5 vs 69.6).
- •Murray Farm Public School has the higher ICSEA (1142 vs 1082), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Muirfield High School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.8).
- •Muirfield High School is the larger school with 836 students compared with 787.
- •Muirfield High School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -18%).
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 Muirfield High School better than Murray Farm Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Muirfield High School and Murray Farm Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between North Rocks and Carlingford in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Muirfield High School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Murray Farm Public School has 16.8.
How do Muirfield High School and Murray Farm Public School rank in NSW?
Muirfield High School is 117th of 539 and Murray Farm Public School is 314th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.