Burraneer Bay Public School vs St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 891 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burraneer Bay Public School
Cronulla · Government primary · K-6
573 students · ICSEA 1101
St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School
Woolooware · Catholic primary · K-6
175 students · ICSEA 1124
| Measure | Burraneer Bay Public School Cronulla NSW | St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School Woolooware NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #385 of 1,619 | #80 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1211 of 4,908 | #306 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 573 | 175 |
| Girls / boys | 274 / 299 | 93 / 82 |
| Foundation intake | 101 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1101 | 1124 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.4 | 11.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Cronulla 2230 | Woolooware 2230 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burraneerb-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stfdswoolooware.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.3 vs 67.9).
- •St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1124 vs 1101), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.2).
- •Burraneer Bay Public School is the larger school with 573 students compared with 175.
- •St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -7%).
- •Burraneer Bay Public School is a government school while St Francis de Sales 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 Burraneer Bay Public School better than St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School ranks higher (78.3 vs 67.9 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 Burraneer Bay Public School and St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School?
About 891 m in a straight line, between Cronulla and Woolooware in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burraneer Bay Public School has 18.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School has 15.0.
How do Burraneer Bay Public School and St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Burraneer Bay Public School is 385th of 1,619 and St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School is 80th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.