Sherwood Grange Public School
Sherwood Grange Public School is a government primary school in Merrylands, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 992, it sits in the 43rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 246 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 66% have a language background other than English.
Merrylands NSW 2160. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Sherwood Grange Public School compares
By ICSEA, Sherwood Grange Public School ranks 1,144th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 45 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 24th-highest ICSEA and the 37th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Cerdon College, a Catholic 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. Sherwood Grange Public School scores 992, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Merrylands
Sherwood Grange Public School is located in Merrylands, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,470/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 32,472.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Merrylands suburb profileSchools near Sherwood Grange Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Sherwood Grange Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerdon CollegeCatholic Secondary · Merrylands | 0.8 km | 1041 | 49 higher | 1,001 |
| Holroyd High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Greystanes | 0.9 km | 919 | 73 lower | 547 |
| Merrylands High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Merrylands | 1.0 km | 915 | 77 lower | 855 |
| Guildford West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Guildford West | 1.3 km | 945 | 47 lower | 366 |
| Merrylands Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Merrylands | 1.5 km | 936 | 56 lower | 620 |
| Hilltop Road Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Merrylands | 1.7 km | 971 | 21 lower | 762 |
| Ringrose Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Greystanes | 1.9 km | 1002 | 10 higher | 339 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sherwood Grange Public School a government school?
Yes, Sherwood Grange Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Sherwood Grange Public School offer?
Sherwood Grange Public School offers K-6.
What is Sherwood Grange Public School's ICSEA score?
Sherwood Grange Public School has an ICSEA score of 992, placing it in the 43rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sherwood Grange Public School?
Sherwood Grange Public School has 246 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sherwood Grange Public School?
The nearest schools to Sherwood Grange Public School are Cerdon College (0.8 km), Key College, Chapel School campus (0.9 km), Holroyd High School (0.9 km).
Where is Sherwood Grange Public School located?
Sherwood Grange Public School is located in Merrylands, NSW 2160. Visit the school website at https://sherwoodgr-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.