Bexley North Public School vs Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary 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.
Bexley North Public School
Bexley · Government primary · K-6
340 students · ICSEA 1071
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School
Kingsgrove · Catholic primary · K-6
439 students · ICSEA 1113
| Measure | Bexley North Public School Bexley NSW | Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School Kingsgrove NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #701 of 1,619 | #315 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2134 of 4,908 | #1047 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 340 | 439 |
| Girls / boys | 145 / 195 | 233 / 206 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -37% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1071 | 1113 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 19.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 22.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 90% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bexley 2207 | Kingsgrove 2208 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bexleynth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | olfkingsgrove.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.6 vs 57.3).
- •Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1113 vs 1071), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bexley North Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.6 vs 19.6).
- •Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 340.
- •Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -37%).
- •Bexley North Public School is a government school while Our Lady of Fatima 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 Bexley North Public School better than Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School ranks higher (69.6 vs 57.3 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 Bexley North Public School and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bexley and Kingsgrove in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bexley North Public School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School has 19.6.
How do Bexley North Public School and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Bexley North Public School is 701st of 1,619 and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School is 315th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.