Barrack Heights Public School vs St Marys North Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 89 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Barrack Heights Public School
Barrack Heights · Government primary · K-6
192 students · ICSEA 873
St Marys North Public School
North St Marys · Government primary · K-6
345 students · ICSEA 873
| Measure | Barrack Heights Public School Barrack Heights NSW | St Marys North Public School North St Marys NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1553 of 1,619 | #1605 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4691 of 4,908 | #4863 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 192 | 345 |
| Girls / boys | 82 / 110 | 169 / 176 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 873 | 873 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 22.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 4.2 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 33% | 29% |
| Suburb | Barrack Heights 2528 | North St Marys 2760 |
| Council area | Shellharbour | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | barrackht-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stmarysnth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Barrack Heights Public School scores higher on the Success Index (21.8 vs 16.6).
- •Barrack Heights Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 15.5).
- •St Marys North Public School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 192.
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 Barrack Heights Public School better than St Marys North Public School?
On the Success Index, Barrack Heights Public School ranks higher (21.8 vs 16.6 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 Barrack Heights Public School and St Marys North Public School?
About 89 km in a straight line, between Barrack Heights and North St Marys in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Barrack Heights Public School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Marys North Public School has 15.5.
How do Barrack Heights Public School and St Marys North Public School rank in NSW?
Barrack Heights Public School is 1553rd of 1,619 and St Marys North Public School is 1605th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.