Briar Road Public School vs St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 909 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Briar Road Public School
Campbelltown · Government primary · P-6
263 students · ICSEA 835
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Campbelltown · Catholic primary · K-6
341 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Briar Road Public School Campbelltown NSW | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Campbelltown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1513 of 1,619 | #626 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4594 of 4,908 | #1904 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 263 | 341 |
| Girls / boys | 130 / 133 | 191 / 150 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 835 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 46% | 7% |
| Suburb | Campbelltown 2560 | Campbelltown 2560 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | briarrd-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stmdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.3 vs 23.5).
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 835), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Briar Road Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.1).
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 263.
- •Briar Road Public School has grown faster over five years (14% vs 6%).
- •Briar Road Public School is a government school while St Thomas More 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 Briar Road Public School better than St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Thomas More Catholic Primary School ranks higher (60.3 vs 23.5 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 Briar Road Public School and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
About 909 m in a straight line, between Campbelltown and Campbelltown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Briar Road Public School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School has 16.1.
How do Briar Road Public School and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Briar Road Public School is 1513th of 1,619 and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is 626th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.