Barramurra Public School vs St Benedict's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 563 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Barramurra Public School
Oran Park · Government primary · K-6
1,182 students · ICSEA 1044
St Benedict's Catholic College
Oran Park · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,074 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Barramurra Public School Oran Park NSW | St Benedict's Catholic College Oran Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #755 of 1,619 | #230 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #2305 of 4,908 | #595 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,182 | 1,074 |
| Girls / boys | 522 / 660 | 580 / 494 |
| Foundation intake | 219 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 214 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 131 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1044 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.1 | 75.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 24.9 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Oran Park 2570 | Oran Park 2570 |
| Council area | Camden | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | barramurra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.sbccdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Benedict's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (56.4 vs 55.2).
- •Barramurra Public School has the higher ICSEA (1044 vs 1040), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Benedict's Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.6).
- •Barramurra Public School is the larger school with 1,182 students compared with 1,074.
- •Barramurra Public School is a government school while St Benedict's Catholic College 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 Barramurra Public School better than St Benedict's Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St Benedict's Catholic College ranks higher (56.4 vs 55.2 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 Barramurra Public School and St Benedict's Catholic College?
About 563 m in a straight line, between Oran Park and Oran Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Barramurra Public School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Benedict's Catholic College has 14.2.
How do Barramurra Public School and St Benedict's Catholic College rank in NSW?
Barramurra Public School is 755th of 1,619 and St Benedict's Catholic College is 230th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.