Birchgrove Public School vs Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 924 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Birchgrove Public School
Balmain · Government primary · P-6
214 students · ICSEA 1132
Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle
Balmain · Catholic primary · K-6
349 students · ICSEA 1170
| Measure | Birchgrove Public School Balmain NSW | Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle Balmain NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #167 of 1,619 | #28 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #605 of 4,908 | #123 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 214 | 349 |
| Girls / boys | 118 / 96 | 185 / 164 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -45% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1132 | 1170 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 68% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 20.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Balmain 2041 | Balmain 2041 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | birchgrove-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | fjtbalmain.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle scores higher on the Success Index (81.5 vs 74.2).
- •Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle has the higher ICSEA (1170 vs 1132), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Birchgrove Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.3).
- •Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle is the larger school with 349 students compared with 214.
- •Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle has grown faster over five years (3% vs -45%).
- •Birchgrove Public School is a government school while Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle 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 Birchgrove Public School better than Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle?
On the Success Index, Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle ranks higher (81.5 vs 74.2 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 Birchgrove Public School and Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle?
About 924 m in a straight line, between Balmain and Balmain in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Birchgrove Public School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle has 17.3.
How do Birchgrove Public School and Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle rank in NSW?
Birchgrove Public School is 167th of 1,619 and Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle is 28th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.