Albury West Public School vs St Patrick's Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Albury West Public School
Albury · Government primary · K-6
165 students · ICSEA 918
St Patrick's Parish School
Albury · Catholic primary · K-6
501 students · ICSEA 1069
| Measure | Albury West Public School Albury NSW | St Patrick's Parish School Albury NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1199 of 1,619 | #441 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3731 of 4,908 | #1336 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 165 | 501 |
| Girls / boys | 67 / 98 | 243 / 258 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 1069 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 30.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.9 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 3% |
| Suburb | Albury 2640 | Albury 2640 |
| Council area | Albury | Albury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | alburywest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | web.spaww.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Parish School scores higher on the Success Index (66.5 vs 35.6).
- •St Patrick's Parish School has the higher ICSEA (1069 vs 918), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Albury West Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 16.3).
- •St Patrick's Parish School is the larger school with 501 students compared with 165.
- •St Patrick's Parish School has grown faster over five years (18% vs 6%).
- •Albury West Public School is a government school while St Patrick's Parish 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 Albury West Public School better than St Patrick's Parish School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's Parish School ranks higher (66.5 vs 35.6 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 Albury West Public School and St Patrick's Parish School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Albury and Albury in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albury West Public School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Parish School has 16.3.
How do Albury West Public School and St Patrick's Parish School rank in NSW?
Albury West Public School is 1199th of 1,619 and St Patrick's Parish School is 441st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.