Beecroft Public School vs St Agatha's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beecroft Public School
Beecroft · Government primary · K-6
837 students · ICSEA 1187
St Agatha's Catholic Primary School
Pennant Hills · Catholic primary · K-6
217 students · ICSEA 1147
| Measure | Beecroft Public School Beecroft NSW | St Agatha's Catholic Primary School Pennant Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #59 of 1,619 | #74 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #253 of 4,908 | #292 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 837 | 217 |
| Girls / boys | 430 / 407 | 112 / 105 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1187 | 1147 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 73% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.3 | 14.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 3.9 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Beecroft 2119 | Pennant Hills 2120 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | beecroft-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.saphdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (79.0 vs 78.4).
- •Beecroft Public School has the higher ICSEA (1187 vs 1147), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Agatha's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 18.5).
- •Beecroft Public School is the larger school with 837 students compared with 217.
- •Beecroft Public School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -18%).
- •Beecroft Public School is a government school while St Agatha's Catholic Primary School 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 Beecroft Public School better than St Agatha's Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Beecroft Public School and St Agatha's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Beecroft and Pennant Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beecroft Public School has 18.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Agatha's Catholic Primary School has 14.6.
How do Beecroft Public School and St Agatha's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Beecroft Public School is 59th of 1,619 and St Agatha's Catholic Primary School is 74th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.