Auburn Public School vs St John's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 692 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Auburn Public School
Auburn · Government primary · K-6
486 students · ICSEA 983
St John's Catholic Primary School
Auburn · Catholic primary · K-6
353 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Auburn Public School Auburn NSW | St John's Catholic Primary School Auburn NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #852 of 1,619 | #610 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2594 of 4,908 | #1862 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 486 | 353 |
| Girls / boys | 206 / 280 | 152 / 201 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.4 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 97% | 99% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Auburn 2144 | Auburn 2144 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | auburn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stjauburn.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.8 vs 51.3).
- •St John's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Auburn Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 16.3).
- •Auburn Public School is the larger school with 486 students compared with 353.
- •St John's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (25% vs -4%).
- •Auburn Public School is a government school while St John'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 Auburn Public School better than St John's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St John's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (60.8 vs 51.3 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 Auburn Public School and St John's Catholic Primary School?
About 692 m in a straight line, between Auburn and Auburn in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Auburn Public School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's Catholic Primary School has 16.3.
How do Auburn Public School and St John's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Auburn Public School is 852nd of 1,619 and St John's Catholic Primary School is 610th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.