Barnsley Public School vs St Benedict's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Barnsley Public School
Barnsley · Government primary · K-6
276 students · ICSEA 950
St Benedict's Primary School
Edgeworth · Catholic primary · K-6
357 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Barnsley Public School Barnsley NSW | St Benedict's Primary School Edgeworth NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1347 of 1,619 | #675 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4152 of 4,908 | #2060 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 276 | 357 |
| Girls / boys | 124 / 152 | 187 / 170 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 21.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 9% |
| Suburb | Barnsley 2278 | Edgeworth 2285 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | barnsley-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | edgeworth.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Benedict's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.4 vs 29.7).
- •St Benedict's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Barnsley Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.9).
- •St Benedict's Primary School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 276.
- •St Benedict's Primary School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -8%).
- •Barnsley Public School is a government school while St Benedict's 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 Barnsley Public School better than St Benedict's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Benedict's Primary School ranks higher (58.4 vs 29.7 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 Barnsley Public School and St Benedict's Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Edgeworth in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Barnsley Public School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Benedict's Primary School has 16.9.
How do Barnsley Public School and St Benedict's Primary School rank in NSW?
Barnsley Public School is 1347th of 1,619 and St Benedict's Primary School is 675th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.