All Hallows Catholic Primary School vs Russell Lea Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 805 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
All Hallows Catholic Primary School
Five Dock · Catholic primary · K-6
462 students · ICSEA 1125
Russell Lea Public School
Russell Lea · Government primary · K-6
428 students · ICSEA 1140
| Measure | All Hallows Catholic Primary School Five Dock NSW | Russell Lea Public School Russell Lea NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #198 of 1,619 | #109 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #700 of 4,908 | #399 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 462 | 428 |
| Girls / boys | 211 / 251 | 204 / 224 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1125 | 1140 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 19.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.1 | 22.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 3.0 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Five Dock 2046 | Russell Lea 2046 |
| Council area | Canada Bay | Canada Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ahpsfivedock.syd.catholic.edu.au | russelllea-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Russell Lea Public School scores higher on the Success Index (76.9 vs 73.3).
- •Russell Lea Public School has the higher ICSEA (1140 vs 1125), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •All Hallows Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.4).
- •All Hallows Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 428.
- •Russell Lea Public School has grown faster over five years (39% vs -2%).
- •All Hallows Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Russell Lea Public School is a government 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 All Hallows Catholic Primary School better than Russell Lea Public School?
On the Success Index, Russell Lea Public School ranks higher (76.9 vs 73.3 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 All Hallows Catholic Primary School and Russell Lea Public School?
About 805 m in a straight line, between Five Dock and Russell Lea in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
All Hallows Catholic Primary School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Russell Lea Public School has 19.4.
How do All Hallows Catholic Primary School and Russell Lea Public School rank in NSW?
All Hallows Catholic Primary School is 198th of 1,619 and Russell Lea Public School is 109th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.