Sydney's Top Primary Schools for 2021

Are you wondering where your school ranks in terms of Sydney's best primary schools? Or are you contemplating switching schools and need to check out the competition? We delve into the latest results to reveal the top primary schools in NSW.

While Sydney's high schools are ranked based on their HSC results, determining the 'best' primary schools is a little trickier because some schools have very low enrolment numbers, so the result is not a reliable reflection of the entire school’s performance. 

Independent researcher, BetterEducation ranks schools based on their own statistical approach using median scores. Schools are marked out of 100 with the 2021 top 10 primary schools in NSW for both Government and non-Government sectors all achieving a perfect score of 100. 

The Top 10 Primary Schools in Sydney for 2021

1. Sydney Grammar School, Darlinghurst

Overall score: 100. This non-government school has a total enrollment of 1886 with a student-to-teacher ratio of 1 to 7.

2. St Aloysius' College, Milsons Point

Overall score: 100. This non-government school has a total enrollment of 1268 with a student-to-teacher ratio of 1 to 11.

3. Abbotsleigh, Wahroonga

Overall score: 100. This non-government school has a total enrollment of 1517 with a student-to-teacher ratio of 1 to 10.

4. Matthew Pearce Public School, Baulkham Hills

Overall score: 100. This government school has a total enrollment of 1382 with a student-to-teacher ratio of 1 to 21.

5. Artarmon Public School, Artarmon

Overall score: 100. This government school has a total enrollment of 1278 with a student-to-teacher ratio of 1 to 21.

6. John Colet School, Belrose

Overall score: 100. This independent co-ed school has a total enrollment of 230 with a student-to-teacher ratio of 1 to 10.

7. North Cross Christian School, Ryde

Overall score: 100. This independent co-ed school has a total enrollment of 361 with a student-to-teacher ratio of 1 to 13.

8. St Ives North Public School, St Ives

Overall score: 100. This government school has a total enrollment of 875 with a student-to-teacher ratio of 1 to 21.

9. Hornsby North Public School, Hornsby

Overall score: 100. This government school has a total enrollment of 998 with a student-to-teacher ratio of 1 to 23. 

10. Meriden School, Strathfield

Overall score: 100. This independent school has a total enrollment of 1353 with a student-to-teacher ratio of 1 to 9.  

The Most Crucial Influence 

Please know that the most important factor in your child's schooling is not which school they attend - but YOU.

You, as the parent or carer, have the ability to make a huge impact on your child's academic success. Any teacher will tell you that parental involvement is critical in education and they require nurturing all the way from daycare into high school. Caring about their education and being there for your kids is what truly matters when it comes to fostering academic and emotional success. 

Take a look at our guide to Help you Find the Best Schools in Sydney.

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