Alexandria Park Community School vs Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 953 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alexandria Park Community School
Alexandria · Government combined · K-12
1,313 students · ICSEA 1052
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School
Waterloo · Catholic primary · K-6
76 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Alexandria Park Community School Alexandria NSW | Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School Waterloo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #145 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #460 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,313 | 76 |
| Girls / boys | 570 / 743 | 46 / 30 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | 157 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 78 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +44% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 6.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 94.9 | 12.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 42% |
| Suburb | Alexandria 2015 | Waterloo 2017 |
| Council area | Sydney | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | alexparkcs-c.schools.nsw.gov.au | olmcwaterloo.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Alexandria Park Community School scores higher on the Success Index (60.0 vs 39.8).
- •Alexandria Park Community School has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (6.1 vs 13.8).
- •Alexandria Park Community School is the larger school with 1,313 students compared with 76.
- •Alexandria Park Community School has grown faster over five years (44% vs -6%).
- •Alexandria Park Community School is a government school while Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary 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 Alexandria Park Community School better than Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Alexandria Park Community School ranks higher (60.0 vs 39.8 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 Alexandria Park Community School and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School?
About 953 m in a straight line, between Alexandria and Waterloo in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alexandria Park Community School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School has 6.1.
How do Alexandria Park Community School and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Alexandria Park Community School is 145th of 314 and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.