Toongabbie Public School vs Toongabbie West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Toongabbie Public School
Toongabbie · Government primary · K-6
381 students · ICSEA 1063
Toongabbie West Public School
Toongabbie · Government primary · K-6
268 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Toongabbie Public School Toongabbie NSW | Toongabbie West Public School Toongabbie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #593 of 1,619 | #400 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1812 of 4,908 | #1236 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 381 | 268 |
| Girls / boys | 191 / 190 | 126 / 142 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -34% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.1 | 22.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 75% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Toongabbie 2146 | Toongabbie 2146 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | toongabbie-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | toongabwst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Toongabbie West Public School scores higher on the Success Index (67.7 vs 61.4).
- •Toongabbie Public School has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 1046), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Toongabbie West Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.2).
- •Toongabbie Public School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 268.
- •Toongabbie West Public School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -34%).
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 Toongabbie Public School better than Toongabbie West Public School?
On the Success Index, Toongabbie West Public School ranks higher (67.7 vs 61.4 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 Toongabbie Public School and Toongabbie West Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Toongabbie and Toongabbie in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Toongabbie Public School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toongabbie West Public School has 11.7.
How do Toongabbie Public School and Toongabbie West Public School rank in NSW?
Toongabbie Public School is 593rd of 1,619 and Toongabbie West Public School is 400th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.