Ashbury Public School vs St Francis Xavier Catholic School Ashbury
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 527 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashbury Public School
Ashbury · Government primary · K-6
356 students · ICSEA 1111
St Francis Xavier Catholic School Ashbury
Croydon Park · Catholic primary · K-6
378 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Ashbury Public School Ashbury NSW | St Francis Xavier Catholic School Ashbury Croydon Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #426 of 1,619 | #342 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1308 of 4,908 | #1119 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 356 | 378 |
| Girls / boys | 178 / 178 | 212 / 166 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1111 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.2 | 21.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 76% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ashbury 2193 | Croydon Park 2133 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ashbury-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.csnsw.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Francis Xavier Catholic School Ashbury scores higher on the Success Index (68.9 vs 66.7).
- •Ashbury Public School has the higher ICSEA (1111 vs 1102), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Francis Xavier Catholic School Ashbury is the larger school with 378 students compared with 356.
- •St Francis Xavier Catholic School Ashbury has grown faster over five years (12% vs -7%).
- •Ashbury Public School is a government school while St Francis Xavier Catholic School Ashbury 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 Ashbury Public School better than St Francis Xavier Catholic School Ashbury?
On the Success Index, St Francis Xavier Catholic School Ashbury ranks higher (68.9 vs 66.7 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 Ashbury Public School and St Francis Xavier Catholic School Ashbury?
About 527 m in a straight line, between Ashbury and Croydon Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashbury Public School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Xavier Catholic School Ashbury has 17.6.
How do Ashbury Public School and St Francis Xavier Catholic School Ashbury rank in NSW?
Ashbury Public School is 426th of 1,619 and St Francis Xavier Catholic School Ashbury is 342nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.