Parramatta East Public School vs Parramatta North Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Parramatta East Public School
Parramatta · Government primary · K-6
465 students · ICSEA 1091
Parramatta North Public School
North Parramatta · Government primary · K-6
253 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | Parramatta East Public School Parramatta NSW | Parramatta North Public School North Parramatta NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #429 of 1,619 | #478 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1315 of 4,908 | #1457 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 465 | 253 |
| Girls / boys | 252 / 213 | 130 / 123 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1091 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.8 | 16.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 79% | 81% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Parramatta 2150 | North Parramatta 2151 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | parramatte-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | parramattn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Parramatta East Public School scores higher on the Success Index (66.7 vs 65.0).
- •Parramatta East Public School has the higher ICSEA (1091 vs 1077), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Parramatta East Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.1).
- •Parramatta East Public School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 253.
- •Parramatta East Public School has grown faster over five years (-27% vs -37%).
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 Parramatta East Public School better than Parramatta North Public School?
On the Success Index, Parramatta East Public School ranks higher (66.7 vs 65.0 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 Parramatta East Public School and Parramatta North Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Parramatta and North Parramatta in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Parramatta East Public School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parramatta North Public School has 15.1.
How do Parramatta East Public School and Parramatta North Public School rank in NSW?
Parramatta East Public School is 429th of 1,619 and Parramatta North Public School is 478th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.