Asquith Public School vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 63 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Asquith Public School
Asquith · Government primary · K-6
384 students · ICSEA 1102
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Asquith · Catholic primary · K-6
223 students · ICSEA 1124
| Measure | Asquith Public School Asquith NSW | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Asquith NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #267 of 1,619 | #244 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #898 of 4,908 | #829 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 384 | 223 |
| Girls / boys | 184 / 200 | 127 / 96 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1102 | 1124 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.7 | 13.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Asquith 2077 | Asquith 2077 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | asquith-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stpat.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (71.2 vs 72.0).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1124 vs 1102), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Asquith Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.4).
- •Asquith Public School is the larger school with 384 students compared with 223.
- •Asquith 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 Asquith Public School better than St Patrick'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 Asquith Public School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
About 63 m in a straight line, between Asquith and Asquith in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Asquith Public School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has 16.4.
How do Asquith Public School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Asquith Public School is 267th of 1,619 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 244th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.