Botany Public School vs St Therese Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Botany Public School
Botany · Government primary · K-6
232 students · ICSEA 1062
St Therese Catholic Primary School
Mascot · Catholic primary · K-6
608 students · ICSEA 1089
| Measure | Botany Public School Botany NSW | St Therese Catholic Primary School Mascot NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #673 of 1,619 | #406 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2057 of 4,908 | #1244 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 232 | 608 |
| Girls / boys | 117 / 115 | 302 / 306 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 82 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1062 | 1089 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 19.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 31.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 10.9 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Botany 2019 | Mascot 2020 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | botany-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sttmascot.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Therese Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.6 vs 58.4).
- •St Therese Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1089 vs 1062), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Botany Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.4 vs 19.2).
- •St Therese Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 608 students compared with 232.
- •St Therese Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -19%).
- •Botany Public School is a government school while St Therese 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 Botany Public School better than St Therese Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Therese Catholic Primary School ranks higher (67.6 vs 58.4 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 Botany Public School and St Therese Catholic Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Botany and Mascot in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Botany Public School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Therese Catholic Primary School has 19.2.
How do Botany Public School and St Therese Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Botany Public School is 673rd of 1,619 and St Therese Catholic Primary School is 406th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.