Rydalmere Public School vs Telopea Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km 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
Telopea Public School
Telopea · Government primary · K-6
139 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Rydalmere Public School Rydalmere NSW | Telopea Public School Telopea NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #679 of 1,619 | #949 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2069 of 4,908 | #2926 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 151 | 139 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 86 | 63 / 76 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +62% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.5 | 10.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 12% |
| Suburb | Rydalmere 2116 | Telopea 2117 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | rydalmere-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | telopea-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Rydalmere Public School scores higher on the Success Index (58.3 vs 46.9).
- •Rydalmere Public School has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rydalmere Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.2 vs 13.4).
- •Rydalmere Public School is the larger school with 151 students compared with 139.
- •Telopea Public School has grown faster over five years (62% vs 3%).
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 Telopea Public School?
On the Success Index, Rydalmere Public School ranks higher (58.3 vs 46.9 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 Rydalmere Public School and Telopea Public School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Rydalmere and Telopea 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 Telopea Public School has 13.4.
How do Rydalmere Public School and Telopea Public School rank in NSW?
Rydalmere Public School is 679th of 1,619 and Telopea Public School is 949th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.