Bathurst South Public School vs Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bathurst South Public School
Bathurst · Government primary · K-6
184 students · ICSEA 936
Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst
Bathurst · Catholic primary · K-6
363 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Bathurst South Public School Bathurst NSW | Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst Bathurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1298 of 1,619 | #835 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4016 of 4,908 | #2545 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 184 | 363 |
| Girls / boys | 82 / 102 | 201 / 162 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 936 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.5 | 21.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 10% |
| Suburb | Bathurst 2795 | Bathurst 2795 |
| Council area | Bathurst | Bathurst |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bathursts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.cathedralbathurst.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst scores higher on the Success Index (52.1 vs 31.5).
- •Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 936), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bathurst South Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.0).
- •Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst is the larger school with 363 students compared with 184.
- •Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst has grown faster over five years (4% vs -16%).
- •Bathurst South Public School is a government school while Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst 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 Bathurst South Public School better than Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst?
On the Success Index, Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst ranks higher (52.1 vs 31.5 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 Bathurst South Public School and Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bathurst and Bathurst in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bathurst South Public School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst has 17.0.
How do Bathurst South Public School and Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst rank in NSW?
Bathurst South Public School is 1298th of 1,619 and Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst is 835th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.