North Ryde Public School vs Truscott Street Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
North Ryde Public School
North Ryde · Government primary · K-6
316 students · ICSEA 1123
Truscott Street Public School
North Ryde · Government primary · K-6
265 students · ICSEA 1144
| Measure | North Ryde Public School North Ryde NSW | Truscott Street Public School North Ryde NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #533 of 1,619 | #69 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1625 of 4,908 | #280 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 316 | 265 |
| Girls / boys | 138 / 178 | 118 / 147 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1123 | 1144 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 18.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | North Ryde 2113 | North Ryde 2113 |
| Council area | Ryde | Ryde |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | northryde-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | truscottst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Truscott Street Public School scores higher on the Success Index (78.7 vs 63.2).
- •Truscott Street Public School has the higher ICSEA (1144 vs 1123), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Truscott Street Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.6).
- •North Ryde Public School is the larger school with 316 students compared with 265.
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 North Ryde Public School better than Truscott Street Public School?
On the Success Index, Truscott Street Public School ranks higher (78.7 vs 63.2 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 North Ryde Public School and Truscott Street Public School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between North Ryde and North Ryde in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
North Ryde Public School has 18.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Truscott Street Public School has 14.0.
How do North Ryde Public School and Truscott Street Public School rank in NSW?
North Ryde Public School is 533rd of 1,619 and Truscott Street Public School is 69th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.