Merrylands East Public School
Merrylands East Public School is a government primary school in Merrylands, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 955, it sits in the 27th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 347 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 92% 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 Merrylands East Public School compares
By ICSEA, Merrylands East Public School ranks 1,476th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 49 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 35th-highest ICSEA and the 31st-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Margaret Mary's Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.9 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. Merrylands East Public School scores 955, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Merrylands East Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Merrylands
Merrylands East 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 Merrylands East Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Merrylands East Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret Mary's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Merrylands | 0.9 km | 1050 | 95 higher | 574 |
| Granville South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Guildford | 1.1 km | 933 | 22 lower | 323 |
| Merrylands Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Merrylands | 1.1 km | 936 | 19 lower | 620 |
| Delany CollegeCatholic Secondary · Granville | 1.5 km | 996 | 41 higher | 348 |
| St Patrick's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Guildford | 1.6 km | 1028 | 73 higher | 342 |
| Holy Trinity Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Granville | 1.6 km | 1047 | 92 higher | 200 |
| Guildford Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Guildford | 1.6 km | 943 | 12 lower | 623 |
| Merrylands High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Merrylands | 1.7 km | 915 | 40 lower | 855 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Merrylands East Public School a government school?
Yes, Merrylands East Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Merrylands East Public School offer?
Merrylands East Public School offers K-6.
What is Merrylands East Public School's ICSEA score?
Merrylands East Public School has an ICSEA score of 955, placing it in the 27th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Merrylands East Public School?
Merrylands East Public School has 347 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Merrylands East Public School?
The nearest schools to Merrylands East Public School are St Margaret Mary's Primary School (0.9 km), Granville South Public School (1.1 km), Merrylands Public School (1.1 km).
Where is Merrylands East Public School located?
Merrylands East Public School is located in Merrylands, NSW 2160. Visit the school website at https://merrylandseast.schools.nsw.gov.au.