Oatlands Public School vs Parramatta East Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 824 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Oatlands Public School
Oatlands · Government primary · K-6
159 students · ICSEA 1072
Parramatta East Public School
Parramatta · Government primary · K-6
465 students · ICSEA 1091
| Measure | Oatlands Public School Oatlands NSW | Parramatta East Public School Parramatta NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #307 of 1,619 | #429 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1017 of 4,908 | #1315 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 159 | 465 |
| Girls / boys | 75 / 84 | 252 / 213 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1072 | 1091 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 32.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 79% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Oatlands 2117 | Parramatta 2150 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | oatlands-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | parramatte-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Oatlands Public School scores higher on the Success Index (70.0 vs 66.7).
- •Parramatta East Public School has the higher ICSEA (1091 vs 1072), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Oatlands Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.2).
- •Parramatta East Public School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 159.
- •Oatlands Public School has grown faster over five years (-21% vs -27%).
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 Oatlands Public School better than Parramatta East Public School?
On the Success Index, Oatlands Public School ranks higher (70.0 vs 66.7 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 Oatlands Public School and Parramatta East Public School?
About 824 m in a straight line, between Oatlands and Parramatta in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Oatlands Public School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parramatta East Public School has 14.2.
How do Oatlands Public School and Parramatta East Public School rank in NSW?
Oatlands Public School is 307th of 1,619 and Parramatta East Public School is 429th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.