Prairievale Public School vs St Hurmizd Assyrian Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 482 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Prairievale Public School
Bossley Park · Government primary · K-6
419 students · ICSEA 894
St Hurmizd Assyrian Primary School
Greenfield Park · Independent primary · K-6
691 students · ICSEA 954
| Measure | Prairievale Public School Bossley Park NSW | St Hurmizd Assyrian Primary School Greenfield Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1484 of 1,619 | #1419 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4518 of 4,908 | #4332 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 419 | 691 |
| Girls / boys | 195 / 224 | 337 / 354 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 102 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 954 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.1 | 39.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 21.7 |
| Language background other than English | 91% | 98% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bossley Park 2176 | Greenfield Park 2176 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | prairieval-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.shaps.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Hurmizd Assyrian Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (27.3 vs 24.8).
- •St Hurmizd Assyrian Primary School has the higher ICSEA (954 vs 894), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Prairievale Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 17.7).
- •St Hurmizd Assyrian Primary School is the larger school with 691 students compared with 419.
- •Prairievale Public School is a government school while St Hurmizd Assyrian Primary School is an independent 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 Prairievale Public School better than St Hurmizd Assyrian Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Hurmizd Assyrian Primary School ranks higher (27.3 vs 24.8 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 Prairievale Public School and St Hurmizd Assyrian Primary School?
About 482 m in a straight line, between Bossley Park and Greenfield Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Prairievale Public School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Hurmizd Assyrian Primary School has 17.7.
How do Prairievale Public School and St Hurmizd Assyrian Primary School rank in NSW?
Prairievale Public School is 1484th of 1,619 and St Hurmizd Assyrian Primary School is 1419th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.