Bexley Public School vs St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Bexley
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 657 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bexley Public School
Bexley · Government primary · K-6
249 students · ICSEA 1005
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Bexley
Bexley · Catholic primary · K-6
179 students · ICSEA 1089
| Measure | Bexley Public School Bexley NSW | St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Bexley Bexley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #822 of 1,619 | #233 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2514 of 4,908 | #811 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 249 | 179 |
| Girls / boys | 109 / 140 | 82 / 97 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 1089 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.2 | 16.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 76% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bexley 2207 | Bexley 2207 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bexley-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 52.6).
- •St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Bexley has the higher ICSEA (1089 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Bexley has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.3).
- •Bexley Public School is the larger school with 249 students compared with 179.
- •Bexley 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 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 52.6 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 Public School and St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Bexley?
About 657 m in a straight line, between Bexley and Bexley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bexley Public School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Bexley has 11.2.
How do Bexley Public School and St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Bexley rank in NSW?
Bexley Public School is 822nd 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.