Ashfield Boys High School vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 603 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashfield Boys High School
Ashfield · Government high school · 7-12
751 students · ICSEA 1074
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Summer Hill · Catholic primary · K-6
163 students · ICSEA 1136
| Measure | Ashfield Boys High School Ashfield NSW | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Summer Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #123 of 539 | #72 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #309 of 1,472 | #288 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 751 | 163 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 751 | 86 / 77 |
| Foundation intake | – | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | 122 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 111 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1074 | 1136 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.7 | 11.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ashfield 2131 | Summer Hill 2130 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ashfieldbo-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | stpsummerhill.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.5 vs 68.9).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1136 vs 1074), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ashfield Boys High School is the larger school with 751 students compared with 163.
- •Ashfield Boys High School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -10%).
- •Ashfield Boys High School is a government school while St Patrick'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 Ashfield Boys High School better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (78.5 vs 68.9 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 Ashfield Boys High School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
About 603 m in a straight line, between Ashfield and Summer Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashfield Boys High School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has 14.2.
How do Ashfield Boys High School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Ashfield Boys High School is 123rd of 539 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 72nd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.