Parramatta West Public School vs Sacred Heart Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Parramatta West Public School
Parramatta · Government primary · K-6
949 students · ICSEA 1029
Sacred Heart Primary School
Westmead · Catholic primary · K-6
182 students · ICSEA 1106
| Measure | Parramatta West Public School Parramatta NSW | Sacred Heart Primary School Westmead NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #763 of 1,619 | #193 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2332 of 4,908 | #683 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 949 | 182 |
| Girls / boys | 453 / 496 | 80 / 102 |
| Foundation intake | 156 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1106 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.6 | 12.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 90% | 69% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Parramatta 2150 | Westmead 2145 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | parramattw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.sacredheartwestmead.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.5 vs 54.9).
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1106 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.9).
- •Parramatta West Public School is the larger school with 949 students compared with 182.
- •Parramatta West Public School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -8%).
- •Parramatta West Public School is a government school while Sacred Heart Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 West Public School better than Sacred Heart Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Primary School ranks higher (73.5 vs 54.9 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 West Public School and Sacred Heart Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Parramatta and Westmead in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Parramatta West Public School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart Primary School has 15.0.
How do Parramatta West Public School and Sacred Heart Primary School rank in NSW?
Parramatta West Public School is 763rd of 1,619 and Sacred Heart Primary School is 193rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.