Bexley North Public School vs St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Bexley
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 793 m 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
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Bexley
Bexley · Catholic primary · K-6
179 students · ICSEA 1089
| Measure | Bexley North Public School Bexley NSW | St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Bexley Bexley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #701 of 1,619 | #233 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2134 of 4,908 | #811 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 340 | 179 |
| Girls / boys | 145 / 195 | 82 / 97 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -37% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1071 | 1089 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 16.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 76% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bexley 2207 | Bexley 2207 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bexleynth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stgbexley.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Bexley scores higher on the Success Index (72.2 vs 57.3).
- •St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Bexley has the higher ICSEA (1089 vs 1071), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Bexley has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.6).
- •Bexley North Public School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 179.
- •St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Bexley has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -37%).
- •Bexley North Public School is a government school while St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Bexley 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 St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Bexley?
On the Success Index, St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Bexley ranks higher (72.2 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 St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Bexley?
About 793 m in a straight line, between Bexley and Bexley 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 St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Bexley has 11.2.
How do Bexley North Public School and St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Bexley rank in NSW?
Bexley North Public School is 701st of 1,619 and St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Bexley is 233rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.