Bennett Road Public School vs St Clair Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bennett Road Public School
Colyton · Government primary · K-6
646 students · ICSEA 912
St Clair Public School
St Clair · Government primary · K-6
325 students · ICSEA 975
| Measure | Bennett Road Public School Colyton NSW | St Clair Public School St Clair NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1391 of 1,619 | #823 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4259 of 4,908 | #2517 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 646 | 325 |
| Girls / boys | 290 / 356 | 150 / 175 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 912 | 975 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.8 | 32.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 7.9 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 8% |
| Suburb | Colyton 2760 | St Clair 2759 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bennettrd-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stclair-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Clair Public School scores higher on the Success Index (52.6 vs 28.2).
- •St Clair Public School has the higher ICSEA (975 vs 912), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Clair Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 14.4).
- •Bennett Road Public School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 325.
- •St Clair Public School has grown faster over five years (12% vs 3%).
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 Bennett Road Public School better than St Clair Public School?
On the Success Index, St Clair Public School ranks higher (52.6 vs 28.2 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 Bennett Road Public School and St Clair Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Colyton and St Clair in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bennett Road Public School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Clair Public School has 10.1.
How do Bennett Road Public School and St Clair Public School rank in NSW?
Bennett Road Public School is 1391st of 1,619 and St Clair Public School is 823rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.