Guildford West Public School
Guildford West Public School is a government primary school in Guildford West, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 945, it sits in the 23rd percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 366 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 83% have a language background other than English.
Guildford West NSW 2161. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Guildford West Public School compares
By ICSEA, Guildford West Public School ranks 1,566th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 43 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 28th-highest ICSEA and the 24th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Merrylands High School, a government secondary school 0.8 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Guildford West Public School scores 945, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Guildford West
Guildford West Public School is located in Guildford West, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,583/wk and median rent of $460/wk. Population: 5,762.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Guildford West suburb profileSchools near Guildford West Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Guildford West Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrylands High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Merrylands | 0.8 km | 915 | 30 lower | 855 |
| Cerdon CollegeCatholic Secondary · Merrylands | 1.1 km | 1041 | 96 higher | 1,001 |
| Merrylands Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Merrylands | 1.2 km | 936 | 9 lower | 620 |
| St Patrick's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Guildford | 1.2 km | 1028 | 83 higher | 342 |
| Sherwood Grange Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Merrylands | 1.3 km | 992 | 47 higher | 246 |
| Guildford Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Guildford | 1.7 km | 943 | 2 lower | 623 |
| St Margaret Mary's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Merrylands | 1.9 km | 1050 | 105 higher | 574 |
| Fairfield High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Fairfield | 2.1 km | 878 | 67 lower | 1,123 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Guildford West Public School a government school?
Yes, Guildford West Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Guildford West Public School offer?
Guildford West Public School offers K-6.
What is Guildford West Public School's ICSEA score?
Guildford West Public School has an ICSEA score of 945, placing it in the 23rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Guildford West Public School?
Guildford West Public School has 366 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Guildford West Public School?
The nearest schools to Guildford West Public School are Merrylands High School (0.8 km), Fowler Road School (1.1 km), Cerdon College (1.1 km).
Where is Guildford West Public School located?
Guildford West Public School is located in Guildford West, NSW 2161. Visit the school website at https://guildfordw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.