Aspect Riverina School vs St Patrick's Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 130 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aspect Riverina School
Albury · Independent special · U
90 students · ICSEA 1011
St Patrick's Parish School
Albury · Catholic primary · K-6
501 students · ICSEA 1069
| Measure | Aspect Riverina School Albury NSW | St Patrick's Parish School Albury NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #441 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1336 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-6 |
| Students | 90 | 501 |
| Girls / boys | 20 / 70 | 243 / 258 |
| Foundation intake | – | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 1069 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 3.9 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.2 | 30.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.3 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Albury 2640 | Albury 2640 |
| Council area | Albury | Albury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.autismspectrum.org.au/school/aspect-riverina-school-0 | web.spaww.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Parish School has the higher ICSEA (1069 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aspect Riverina School has fewer students per teacher (3.9 vs 16.3).
- •St Patrick's Parish School is the larger school with 501 students compared with 90.
- •St Patrick's Parish School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -6%).
- •Aspect Riverina School is a independent school while St Patrick's Parish 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 Aspect Riverina School better than St Patrick's Parish 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 Aspect Riverina School and St Patrick's Parish School?
About 130 m in a straight line, between Albury and Albury in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aspect Riverina School has 3.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Parish School has 16.3.
How do Aspect Riverina School and St Patrick's Parish School rank in NSW?
Aspect Riverina School is unranked and St Patrick's Parish School is 441st of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.