Burwood Public School vs St Martha's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burwood Public School
Burwood · Government primary · K-6
476 students · ICSEA 1092
St Martha's Catholic Primary School
Strathfield · Catholic primary · K-6
315 students · ICSEA 1120
| Measure | Burwood Public School Burwood NSW | St Martha's Catholic Primary School Strathfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #225 of 1,619 | #160 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #790 of 4,908 | #584 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 476 | 315 |
| Girls / boys | 246 / 230 | 168 / 147 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 1120 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.6 | 20.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 95% | 95% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Burwood 2134 | Strathfield 2135 |
| Council area | Burwood | Strathfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burwood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stmstrathfield.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Martha's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.5 vs 72.5).
- •St Martha's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1120 vs 1092), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Burwood Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.6).
- •Burwood Public School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 315.
- •St Martha's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -16%).
- •Burwood Public School is a government school while St Martha's 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 Burwood Public School better than St Martha's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Martha's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (74.5 vs 72.5 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 Burwood Public School and St Martha's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Burwood and Strathfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burwood Public School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Martha's Catholic Primary School has 15.6.
How do Burwood Public School and St Martha's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Burwood Public School is 225th of 1,619 and St Martha's Catholic Primary School is 160th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.