Bangor Public School vs Holy Family Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 750 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bangor Public School
Bangor · Government primary · K-6
503 students · ICSEA 1077
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Menai · Catholic primary · K-6
803 students · ICSEA 1098
| Measure | Bangor Public School Bangor NSW | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Menai NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #552 of 1,619 | #340 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1699 of 4,908 | #1116 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 503 | 803 |
| Girls / boys | 263 / 240 | 385 / 418 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 106 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 1098 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 19.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.4 | 41.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 12.1 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bangor 2234 | Menai 2234 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bangor-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | hfmenai.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.9 vs 62.4).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1098 vs 1077), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bangor Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.7 vs 19.2).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 803 students compared with 503.
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -9%).
- •Bangor Public School is a government school while Holy Family 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 Bangor Public School better than Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Family Catholic Primary School ranks higher (68.9 vs 62.4 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 Bangor Public School and Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
About 750 m in a straight line, between Bangor and Menai in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bangor Public School has 17.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Family Catholic Primary School has 19.2.
How do Bangor Public School and Holy Family Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Bangor Public School is 552nd of 1,619 and Holy Family Catholic Primary School is 340th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.