Aspect Western Sydney School vs St Gertrude's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aspect Western Sydney School
Wetherill Park · Independent special · U
167 students · ICSEA 1039
St Gertrude's Catholic Primary School
Smithfield · Catholic primary · K-6
632 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | Aspect Western Sydney School Wetherill Park NSW | St Gertrude's Catholic Primary School Smithfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1109 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3475 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-6 |
| Students | 167 | 632 |
| Girls / boys | 32 / 135 | 319 / 313 |
| Foundation intake | – | 104 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 3.9 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.4 | 37.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.0 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 95% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Wetherill Park 2164 | Smithfield 2164 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.autismspectrum.org.au | stgsmithfield.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Aspect Western Sydney School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aspect Western Sydney School has fewer students per teacher (3.9 vs 16.8).
- •St Gertrude's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 167.
- •Aspect Western Sydney School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -2%).
- •Aspect Western Sydney School is a independent school while St Gertrude'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 Aspect Western Sydney School better than St Gertrude's Catholic Primary 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 Western Sydney School and St Gertrude's Catholic Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Wetherill Park and Smithfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aspect Western Sydney School has 3.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Gertrude's Catholic Primary School has 16.8.
How do Aspect Western Sydney School and St Gertrude's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Aspect Western Sydney School is unranked and St Gertrude's Catholic Primary School is 1109th of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.