Cabramatta West Public School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Cabramatta
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cabramatta West Public School
Cabramatta · Government primary · K-6
477 students · ICSEA 950
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Cabramatta
Cabramatta · Catholic primary · K-6
622 students · ICSEA 1012
| Measure | Cabramatta West Public School Cabramatta NSW | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Cabramatta Cabramatta NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1222 of 1,619 | #881 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3798 of 4,908 | #2702 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 477 | 622 |
| Girls / boys | 222 / 255 | 325 / 297 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 95 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 1012 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.5 | 35.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 13.3 |
| Language background other than English | 93% | 99% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Cabramatta 2166 | Cabramatta 2166 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cabramattw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | shcabramatta.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Cabramatta scores higher on the Success Index (49.8 vs 34.6).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Cabramatta has the higher ICSEA (1012 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cabramatta West Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.7).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Cabramatta is the larger school with 622 students compared with 477.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Cabramatta has grown faster over five years (9% vs -9%).
- •Cabramatta West Public School is a government school while Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Cabramatta 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 Cabramatta West Public School better than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Cabramatta?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Cabramatta ranks higher (49.8 vs 34.6 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 Cabramatta West Public School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Cabramatta?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Cabramatta and Cabramatta in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cabramatta West Public School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Cabramatta has 17.7.
How do Cabramatta West Public School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Cabramatta rank in NSW?
Cabramatta West Public School is 1222nd of 1,619 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Cabramatta is 881st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.