Cairnsfoot School vs St Dominic Savio School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 464 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cairnsfoot School
Brighton-Le-Sands · Government special · U
99 students · ICSEA 1036
St Dominic Savio School
Rockdale · Independent primary · K-6
41 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | Cairnsfoot School Brighton-Le-Sands NSW | St Dominic Savio School Rockdale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-6 |
| Students | 99 | 41 |
| Girls / boys | 23 / 76 | 21 / 20 |
| Foundation intake | – | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +78% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 4.2 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.0 | 2.1 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 76% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Brighton-Le-Sands 2216 | Rockdale 2216 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cairnsfoot-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stdominicsavio.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Dominic Savio School has the higher ICSEA (1053 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cairnsfoot School has fewer students per teacher (4.2 vs 10.3).
- •Cairnsfoot School is the larger school with 99 students compared with 41.
- •St Dominic Savio School has grown faster over five years (78% vs -3%).
- •Cairnsfoot School is a government school while St Dominic Savio School is an independent 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 Cairnsfoot School better than St Dominic Savio School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cairnsfoot School and St Dominic Savio School?
About 464 m in a straight line, between Brighton-Le-Sands and Rockdale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cairnsfoot School has 4.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Dominic Savio School has 10.3.
How do Cairnsfoot School and St Dominic Savio School rank in NSW?
Cairnsfoot School is unranked and St Dominic Savio School is unranked among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.