Rydalmere East Public School vs St Mary's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.7 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
St Mary's Primary School
Rydalmere · Catholic primary · K-6
377 students · ICSEA 1079
| Measure | Rydalmere East Public School Ermington NSW | St Mary's Primary School Rydalmere NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #860 of 1,619 | #490 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2617 of 4,908 | #1491 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 104 | 377 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 57 | 189 / 188 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -43% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 1079 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 21.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 6.5 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Ermington 2115 | Rydalmere 2116 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | rydalmeree-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stmarysrydalmere.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.6 vs 51.1).
- •St Mary's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rydalmere East Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 17.2).
- •St Mary's Primary School is the larger school with 377 students compared with 104.
- •St Mary's Primary School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -43%).
- •Rydalmere East Public School is a government school while St Mary's 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 Rydalmere East Public School better than St Mary's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Primary School ranks higher (64.6 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 St Mary's Primary School?
About 1.7 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 St Mary's Primary School has 17.2.
How do Rydalmere East Public School and St Mary's Primary School rank in NSW?
Rydalmere East Public School is 860th of 1,619 and St Mary's Primary School is 490th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.