Rydalmere Public School vs St Mary's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 453 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rydalmere Public School
Rydalmere · Government primary · P-6
151 students · ICSEA 1018
St Mary's Primary School
Rydalmere · Catholic primary · K-6
377 students · ICSEA 1079
| Measure | Rydalmere Public School Rydalmere NSW | St Mary's Primary School Rydalmere NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #679 of 1,619 | #490 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2069 of 4,908 | #1491 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 151 | 377 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 86 | 189 / 188 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1079 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.5 | 21.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 6.5 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Rydalmere 2116 | Rydalmere 2116 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | rydalmere-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 58.3).
- •St Mary's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rydalmere Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.2 vs 17.2).
- •St Mary's Primary School is the larger school with 377 students compared with 151.
- •Rydalmere 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 Public School better than St Mary's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Primary School ranks higher (64.6 vs 58.3 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 Public School and St Mary's Primary School?
About 453 m in a straight line, between Rydalmere and Rydalmere in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rydalmere Public School has 8.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Primary School has 17.2.
How do Rydalmere Public School and St Mary's Primary School rank in NSW?
Rydalmere Public School is 679th 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.