Annandale North Public School vs St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 706 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Annandale North Public School
Annandale · Government primary · K-6
359 students · ICSEA 1148
St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
Annandale · Catholic primary · K-6
155 students · ICSEA 1166
| Measure | Annandale North Public School Annandale NSW | St Brendan's Catholic Primary School Annandale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #185 of 1,619 | #14 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #667 of 4,908 | #55 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 359 | 155 |
| Girls / boys | 185 / 174 | 87 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1148 | 1166 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 12.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Annandale 2038 | Annandale 2038 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | annandalen-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stbannandale.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brendan's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (83.9 vs 73.6).
- •St Brendan's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1166 vs 1148), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Brendan's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 18.9).
- •Annandale North Public School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 155.
- •Annandale North Public School is a government school while St Brendan's 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 Annandale North Public School better than St Brendan's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Brendan's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (83.9 vs 73.6 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 Annandale North Public School and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School?
About 706 m in a straight line, between Annandale and Annandale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Annandale North Public School has 18.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School has 12.3.
How do Annandale North Public School and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Annandale North Public School is 185th of 1,619 and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School is 14th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.