Rydalmere East Public School vs Rydalmere Public 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.
Rydalmere East Public School
Ermington · Government primary · P-6
104 students · ICSEA 1007
Rydalmere Public School
Rydalmere · Government primary · P-6
151 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Rydalmere East Public School Ermington NSW | Rydalmere Public School Rydalmere NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #860 of 1,619 | #679 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2617 of 4,908 | #2069 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 104 | 151 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 57 | 65 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -43% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 8.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 18.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Ermington 2115 | Rydalmere 2116 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | rydalmeree-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | rydalmere-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Rydalmere Public School scores higher on the Success Index (58.3 vs 51.1).
- •Rydalmere Public School has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rydalmere Public School is the larger school with 151 students compared with 104.
- •Rydalmere Public School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -43%).
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 Rydalmere East Public School better than Rydalmere Public School?
On the Success Index, Rydalmere Public School ranks higher (58.3 vs 51.1 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 Rydalmere East Public School and Rydalmere Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ermington and Rydalmere in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rydalmere East Public School has 8.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rydalmere Public School has 8.2.
How do Rydalmere East Public School and Rydalmere Public School rank in NSW?
Rydalmere East Public School is 860th of 1,619 and Rydalmere Public School is 679th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.