Bonnyrigg Public School vs Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount Pritchard
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bonnyrigg Public School
Bonnyrigg · Government primary · P-6
238 students · ICSEA 900
Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount Pritchard
Bonnyrigg · Catholic primary · K-6
819 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | Bonnyrigg Public School Bonnyrigg NSW | Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount Pritchard Bonnyrigg NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1418 of 1,619 | #622 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4326 of 4,908 | #1896 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 238 | 819 |
| Girls / boys | 112 / 126 | 426 / 393 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 120 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 900 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 18.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 45.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 16.2 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 97% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bonnyrigg 2177 | Bonnyrigg 2177 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bonnyrigg-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | olmcmtpritchard.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount Pritchard scores higher on the Success Index (60.4 vs 27.3).
- •Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount Pritchard has the higher ICSEA (1053 vs 900), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bonnyrigg Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 18.1).
- •Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount Pritchard is the larger school with 819 students compared with 238.
- •Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount Pritchard has grown faster over five years (4% vs -12%).
- •Bonnyrigg Public School is a government school while Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount Pritchard 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 Bonnyrigg Public School better than Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount Pritchard?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount Pritchard ranks higher (60.4 vs 27.3 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 Bonnyrigg Public School and Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount Pritchard?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bonnyrigg and Bonnyrigg in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bonnyrigg Public School has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount Pritchard has 18.1.
How do Bonnyrigg Public School and Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount Pritchard rank in NSW?
Bonnyrigg Public School is 1418th of 1,619 and Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount Pritchard is 622nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.