Bede Polding College vs St Matthew's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bede Polding College
South Windsor · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,101 students · ICSEA 1007
St Matthew's Primary School
Windsor · Catholic primary · K-6
303 students · ICSEA 1021
| Measure | Bede Polding College South Windsor NSW | St Matthew's Primary School Windsor NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #290 of 539 | #718 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #781 of 1,472 | #2184 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,101 | 303 |
| Girls / boys | 572 / 529 | 154 / 149 |
| Foundation intake | – | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | 240 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 100 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +46% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 1021 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 88.2 | 22.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.3 | 12.3 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 5% |
| Suburb | South Windsor 2756 | Windsor 2756 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bedepoldingwindsor.catholic.edu.au | www.stmatthewswindsor.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.8 vs 47.7).
- •St Matthew's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1021 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bede Polding College has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.2).
- •Bede Polding College is the larger school with 1,101 students compared with 303.
- •St Matthew's Primary School has grown faster over five years (46% vs -2%).
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 Bede Polding College better than St Matthew's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Matthew's Primary School ranks higher (56.8 vs 47.7 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 Bede Polding College and St Matthew's Primary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between South Windsor and Windsor in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bede Polding College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Matthew's Primary School has 13.2.
How do Bede Polding College and St Matthew's Primary School rank in NSW?
Bede Polding College is 290th of 539 and St Matthew's Primary School is 718th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.