Ashfield Public School vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 674 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashfield Public School
Ashfield · Government primary · K-6
474 students · ICSEA 1096
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Summer Hill · Catholic primary · K-6
163 students · ICSEA 1136
| Measure | Ashfield Public School Ashfield NSW | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Summer Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #319 of 1,619 | #72 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1062 of 4,908 | #288 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 474 | 163 |
| Girls / boys | 214 / 260 | 86 / 77 |
| Foundation intake | 70 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1096 | 1136 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.0 | 11.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ashfield 2131 | Summer Hill 2130 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ashfield-p.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 69.4).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1136 vs 1096), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.8).
- •Ashfield Public School is the larger school with 474 students compared with 163.
- •Ashfield Public School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -10%).
- •Ashfield Public 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 Public School better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (78.5 vs 69.4 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 Public School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
About 674 m in a straight line, between Ashfield and Summer Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashfield Public School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has 14.2.
How do Ashfield Public School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Ashfield Public School is 319th of 1,619 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 72nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.