Parramatta Public School vs West Pennant Hills Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 8.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Parramatta Public School
Parramatta · Government primary · K-6
671 students · ICSEA 1134
West Pennant Hills Public School
West Pennant Hills · Government primary · K-6
510 students · ICSEA 1134
| Measure | Parramatta Public School Parramatta NSW | West Pennant Hills Public School West Pennant Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #410 of 1,619 | #218 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1260 of 4,908 | #777 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 671 | 510 |
| Girls / boys | 353 / 318 | 239 / 271 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1134 | 1134 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 18.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.9 | 27.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Parramatta 2150 | West Pennant Hills 2125 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | parramatta-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | westpenhil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •West Pennant Hills Public School scores higher on the Success Index (72.7 vs 67.4).
- •Parramatta Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.8).
- •Parramatta Public School is the larger school with 671 students compared with 510.
- •West Pennant Hills Public School has grown faster over five years (-18% vs -33%).
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 Public School better than West Pennant Hills Public School?
On the Success Index, West Pennant Hills Public School ranks higher (72.7 vs 67.4 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 Public School and West Pennant Hills Public School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Parramatta and West Pennant Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Parramatta Public School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and West Pennant Hills Public School has 18.8.
How do Parramatta Public School and West Pennant Hills Public School rank in NSW?
Parramatta Public School is 410th of 1,619 and West Pennant Hills Public School is 218th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.