Berkeley West Public School vs St Pius X Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Berkeley West Public School
Berkeley · Government primary · K-6
157 students · ICSEA 868
St Pius X Catholic Primary School
Unanderra · Catholic primary · K-6
371 students · ICSEA 1066
| Measure | Berkeley West Public School Berkeley NSW | St Pius X Catholic Primary School Unanderra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 17 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1606 of 1,619 | #483 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4865 of 4,908 | #1474 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 157 | 371 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 77 | 188 / 183 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 868 | 1066 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 21.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 3% |
| Suburb | Berkeley 2506 | Unanderra 2526 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | berkeleyw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.spxudow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Pius X Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.8 vs 16.5).
- •St Pius X Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1066 vs 868), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Berkeley West Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.3).
- •St Pius X Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 371 students compared with 157.
- •St Pius X Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (32% vs -25%).
- •Berkeley West Public School is a government school while St Pius X 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 Berkeley West Public School better than St Pius X Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Pius X Catholic Primary School ranks higher (64.8 vs 16.5 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 Berkeley West Public School and St Pius X Catholic Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Berkeley and Unanderra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Berkeley West Public School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Pius X Catholic Primary School has 17.3.
How do Berkeley West Public School and St Pius X Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Berkeley West Public School is 1606th of 1,619 and St Pius X Catholic Primary School is 483rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.