Hilltop Road Public School
Hilltop Road Public School is a government primary school in Merrylands, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 971, it sits in the 34th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 762 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 82% 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 Hilltop Road Public School compares
By ICSEA, Hilltop Road Public School ranks 1,348th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 48 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 35th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Holroyd School, a government combined 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. Hilltop Road Public School scores 971, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Hilltop Road Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Merrylands
Hilltop Road 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 Hilltop Road Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Hilltop Road Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerdon CollegeCatholic Secondary · Merrylands | 1.3 km | 1041 | 70 higher | 1,001 |
| St Margaret Mary's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Merrylands | 1.4 km | 1050 | 79 higher | 574 |
| Wentworthville Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wentworthville | 1.4 km | 1111 | 140 higher | 863 |
| Ringrose Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Greystanes | 1.5 km | 1002 | 31 higher | 339 |
| Merrylands Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Merrylands | 1.6 km | 936 | 35 lower | 620 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Wentworthville | 1.6 km | 1089 | 118 higher | 392 |
| Parramatta West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Parramatta | 1.6 km | 1029 | 58 higher | 949 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hilltop Road Public School a government school?
Yes, Hilltop Road Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Hilltop Road Public School offer?
Hilltop Road Public School offers K-6.
What is Hilltop Road Public School's ICSEA score?
Hilltop Road Public School has an ICSEA score of 971, placing it in the 34th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Hilltop Road Public School?
Hilltop Road Public School has 762 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Hilltop Road Public School?
The nearest schools to Hilltop Road Public School are Holroyd School (0.8 km), Key College, Chapel School campus (1.3 km), Westmead Christian Grammar School (1.3 km).
Where is Hilltop Road Public School located?
Hilltop Road Public School is located in Merrylands, NSW 2160. Visit the school website at https://hilltoprd-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.