Arkana College vs Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 977 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Arkana College
Kingsgrove · Independent primary · K-6
231 students · ICSEA 1092
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School
Kingsgrove · Catholic primary · K-6
439 students · ICSEA 1113
| Measure | Arkana College Kingsgrove NSW | Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School Kingsgrove NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #301 of 1,619 | #315 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #995 of 4,908 | #1047 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 231 | 439 |
| Girls / boys | 118 / 113 | 233 / 206 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +31% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 1113 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 19.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 22.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 90% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kingsgrove 2208 | Kingsgrove 2208 |
| Council area | Georges River | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.arkana.nsw.edu.au | olfkingsgrove.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (70.2 vs 69.6).
- •Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1113 vs 1092), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Arkana College has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 19.6).
- •Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 231.
- •Arkana College has grown faster over five years (31% vs -1%).
- •Arkana College is a independent school while Our Lady of Fatima 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 Arkana College better than Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Arkana College and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School?
About 977 m in a straight line, between Kingsgrove and Kingsgrove in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Arkana College has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School has 19.6.
How do Arkana College and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Arkana College is 301st of 1,619 and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School is 315th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.