Birrong Public School vs Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Birrong Public School
Birrong · Government primary · K-6
451 students · ICSEA 967
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School
Sefton · Catholic primary · K-6
337 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Birrong Public School Birrong NSW | Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School Sefton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1435 of 1,619 | #710 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4377 of 4,908 | #2167 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 451 | 337 |
| Girls / boys | 228 / 223 | 168 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 967 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.4 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 7.2 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 84% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Birrong 2143 | Sefton 2162 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | birrong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | ihmsefton.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.9 vs 26.7).
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 967), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Birrong Public School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 337.
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -23%).
- •Birrong Public School is a government school while Immaculate Heart of Mary 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 Birrong Public School better than Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School ranks higher (56.9 vs 26.7 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 Birrong Public School and Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Birrong and Sefton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Birrong Public School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School has 16.5.
How do Birrong Public School and Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Birrong Public School is 1435th of 1,619 and Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School is 710th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.