Abermain Public School vs Holy Spirit Infants School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Abermain Public School
Abermain · Government primary · K-6
257 students · ICSEA 917
Holy Spirit Infants School
Abermain · Catholic primary · K-2
122 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Abermain Public School Abermain NSW | Holy Spirit Infants School Abermain NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1503 of 1,619 | #1037 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4567 of 4,908 | #3230 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-2 |
| Students | 257 | 122 |
| Girls / boys | 122 / 135 | 63 / 59 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 917 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.7 | 11.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 11% |
| Suburb | Abermain 2326 | Abermain 2326 |
| Council area | Cessnock | Cessnock |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | abermain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.abermain.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Spirit Infants School scores higher on the Success Index (42.9 vs 23.9).
- •Holy Spirit Infants School has the higher ICSEA (991 vs 917), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Spirit Infants School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 15.4).
- •Abermain Public School is the larger school with 257 students compared with 122.
- •Abermain Public School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -15%).
- •Abermain Public School is a government school while Holy Spirit Infants School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Abermain Public School better than Holy Spirit Infants School?
On the Success Index, Holy Spirit Infants School ranks higher (42.9 vs 23.9 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Abermain Public School and Holy Spirit Infants School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Abermain and Abermain in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Abermain Public School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Spirit Infants School has 10.3.
How do Abermain Public School and Holy Spirit Infants School rank in NSW?
Abermain Public School is 1503rd of 1,619 and Holy Spirit Infants School is 1037th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.