Bossley Park Public School vs Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 900 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bossley Park Public School
Bossley Park · Government primary · K-6
265 students · ICSEA 934
Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Bossley Park · Catholic primary · K-6
641 students · ICSEA 1009
| Measure | Bossley Park Public School Bossley Park NSW | Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School Bossley Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1457 of 1,619 | #1034 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4447 of 4,908 | #3223 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 265 | 641 |
| Girls / boys | 122 / 143 | 329 / 312 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 83 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -35% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 1009 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.7 | 38.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 90% | 99% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bossley Park 2176 | Bossley Park 2176 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bossleypk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mibossleypark.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.0 vs 25.7).
- •Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 934), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bossley Park Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.5).
- •Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 265.
- •Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -35%).
- •Bossley Park Public School is a government school while Mary Immaculate 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 Bossley Park Public School better than Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School ranks higher (43.0 vs 25.7 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 Bossley Park Public School and Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School?
About 900 m in a straight line, between Bossley Park and Bossley Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bossley Park Public School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School has 16.5.
How do Bossley Park Public School and Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Bossley Park Public School is 1457th of 1,619 and Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School is 1034th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.