Northmead Public School vs Toongabbie East Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Northmead Public School
Northmead · Government primary · K-6
614 students · ICSEA 1082
Toongabbie East Public School
Wentworthville · Government primary · K-6
107 students · ICSEA 898
| Measure | Northmead Public School Northmead NSW | Toongabbie East Public School Wentworthville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #444 of 1,619 | #1263 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1342 of 4,908 | #3920 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 614 | 107 |
| Girls / boys | 297 / 317 | 40 / 67 |
| Foundation intake | 95 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1082 | 898 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 8.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.3 | 12.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 32% |
| Suburb | Northmead 2152 | Wentworthville 2145 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | northmead-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | toongabest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Northmead Public School scores higher on the Success Index (66.4 vs 33.0).
- •Northmead Public School has the higher ICSEA (1082 vs 898), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Toongabbie East Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.4 vs 15.2).
- •Northmead Public School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 107.
- •Toongabbie East Public School has grown faster over five years (35% vs -15%).
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 Northmead Public School better than Toongabbie East Public School?
On the Success Index, Northmead Public School ranks higher (66.4 vs 33.0 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 Northmead Public School and Toongabbie East Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Northmead and Wentworthville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Northmead Public School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toongabbie East Public School has 8.4.
How do Northmead Public School and Toongabbie East Public School rank in NSW?
Northmead Public School is 444th of 1,619 and Toongabbie East Public School is 1263rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.