Ascham School vs St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ascham School
Edgecliff · Independent combined · K-12
1,182 students · ICSEA 1217
St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School
Paddington · Catholic primary · K-6
151 students · ICSEA 1167
| Measure | Ascham School Edgecliff NSW | St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School Paddington NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 93 Top 5% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #2 of 314 | #58 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2 of 1,259 | #250 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,182 | 151 |
| Girls / boys | 1,182 / 0 | 76 / 75 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | 122 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 119 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1217 | 1167 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 84% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 164.0 | 11.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 92.0 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Edgecliff 2027 | Paddington 2021 |
| Council area | Woollahra | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ascham.nsw.edu.au | stfpaddington.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ascham School scores higher on the Success Index (92.5 vs 79.1).
- •Ascham School has the higher ICSEA (1217 vs 1167), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ascham School has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 13.2).
- •Ascham School is the larger school with 1,182 students compared with 151.
- •Ascham School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -25%).
- •Ascham School is a independent school while St Francis of Assisi Regional 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 Ascham School better than St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ascham School ranks higher (92.5 vs 79.1 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 Ascham School and St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Edgecliff and Paddington in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ascham School has 7.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School has 13.2.
How do Ascham School and St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Ascham School is 2nd of 314 and St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School is 58th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.