Turramurra High School vs West Pymble Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Turramurra High School
South Turramurra · Government high school · 7-12
987 students · ICSEA 1118
West Pymble Public School
West Pymble · Government primary · K-6
250 students · ICSEA 1173
| Measure | Turramurra High School South Turramurra NSW | West Pymble Public School West Pymble NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #150 of 539 | #83 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #368 of 1,472 | #309 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 987 | 250 |
| Girls / boys | 441 / 546 | 123 / 127 |
| Foundation intake | – | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | 151 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 185 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1118 | 1173 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 68.5 | 14.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | South Turramurra 2074 | West Pymble 2073 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | turramurra-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | westpymble-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •West Pymble Public School scores higher on the Success Index (78.3 vs 66.5).
- •West Pymble Public School has the higher ICSEA (1173 vs 1118), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Turramurra High School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.7).
- •Turramurra High School is the larger school with 987 students compared with 250.
- •Turramurra High School has grown faster over five years (-19% vs -26%).
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 Turramurra High School better than West Pymble Public School?
On the Success Index, West Pymble Public School ranks higher (78.3 vs 66.5 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 Turramurra High School and West Pymble Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between South Turramurra and West Pymble in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Turramurra High School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and West Pymble Public School has 17.7.
How do Turramurra High School and West Pymble Public School rank in NSW?
Turramurra High School is 150th of 539 and West Pymble Public School is 83rd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.