Blakehurst Public School vs St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blakehurst Public School
Blakehurst · Government primary · K-6
256 students · ICSEA 1049
St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci
Sans Souci · Catholic primary · K-6
218 students · ICSEA 1091
| Measure | Blakehurst Public School Blakehurst NSW | St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci Sans Souci NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #391 of 1,619 | #290 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1219 of 4,908 | #966 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 256 | 218 |
| Girls / boys | 122 / 134 | 122 / 96 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 1091 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Blakehurst 2221 | Sans Souci 2219 |
| Council area | Georges River | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blakehurst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stfsanssouci.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci scores higher on the Success Index (70.6 vs 67.8).
- •St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci has the higher ICSEA (1091 vs 1049), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blakehurst Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 18.2).
- •Blakehurst Public School is the larger school with 256 students compared with 218.
- •Blakehurst Public School is a government school while St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci 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 Blakehurst Public School better than St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci?
On the Success Index, St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci ranks higher (70.6 vs 67.8 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 Blakehurst Public School and St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Blakehurst and Sans Souci in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blakehurst Public School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci has 18.2.
How do Blakehurst Public School and St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci rank in NSW?
Blakehurst Public School is 391st of 1,619 and St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci is 290th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.