Bathurst South Public School vs St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 623 m 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
St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst
South Bathurst · Catholic primary · K-6
216 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | Bathurst South Public School Bathurst NSW | St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst South Bathurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1298 of 1,619 | #796 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4016 of 4,908 | #2436 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 184 | 216 |
| Girls / boys | 82 / 102 | 116 / 100 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 30 |
| 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 | 936 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 18.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.5 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 11% |
| Suburb | Bathurst 2795 | South Bathurst 2795 |
| Council area | Bathurst | Bathurst |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bathursts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stphilsbathurst.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst scores higher on the Success Index (53.7 vs 31.5).
- •St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 936), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bathurst South Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 18.6).
- •St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst is the larger school with 216 students compared with 184.
- •St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst has grown faster over five years (12% vs -16%).
- •Bathurst South Public School is a government school while St Philomena's 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 St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst?
On the Success Index, St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst ranks higher (53.7 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 St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst?
About 623 m in a straight line, between Bathurst and South 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 St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst has 18.6.
How do Bathurst South Public School and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst rank in NSW?
Bathurst South Public School is 1298th of 1,619 and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst is 796th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.