Brooklyn Public School vs St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 9.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn Public School
Brooklyn · Government primary · K-6
79 students · ICSEA 1064
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Woy Woy South · Catholic primary · K-6
551 students · ICSEA 1081
| Measure | Brooklyn Public School Brooklyn NSW | St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Woy Woy South NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #379 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1199 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 79 | 551 |
| Girls / boys | 34 / 45 | 279 / 272 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1081 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 31.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Brooklyn 2083 | Woy Woy South 2256 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | brooklyn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.sjbwwdbb.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.1 vs 64.3).
- •St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1081 vs 1064), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brooklyn Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.7).
- •St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 551 students compared with 79.
- •Brooklyn Public School has grown faster over five years (18% vs 11%).
- •Brooklyn Public School is a government school while St John the Baptist 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 Brooklyn Public School better than St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School ranks higher (68.1 vs 64.3 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 Brooklyn Public School and St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Woy Woy South in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brooklyn Public School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School has 17.7.
How do Brooklyn Public School and St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Brooklyn Public School is unranked and St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is 379th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.