Cammeray Public School vs St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 943 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cammeray Public School
Cammeray · Government primary · K-6
622 students · ICSEA 1168
St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School
Northbridge · Catholic primary · K-6
102 students · ICSEA 1170
| Measure | Cammeray Public School Cammeray NSW | St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School Northbridge NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #372 of 1,619 | #31 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1183 of 4,908 | #132 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 622 | 102 |
| Girls / boys | 300 / 322 | 66 / 36 |
| Foundation intake | 91 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1168 | 1170 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 69% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.3 | 9.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Cammeray 2062 | Northbridge 2063 |
| Council area | North Sydney | Willoughby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cammeray-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.spndbb.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (81.4 vs 68.2).
- •St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1170 vs 1168), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 18.7).
- •Cammeray Public School is the larger school with 622 students compared with 102.
- •Cammeray Public School is a government school while St Philip Neri 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 Cammeray Public School better than St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School ranks higher (81.4 vs 68.2 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 Cammeray Public School and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School?
About 943 m in a straight line, between Cammeray and Northbridge in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cammeray Public School has 18.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School has 11.1.
How do Cammeray Public School and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Cammeray Public School is 372nd of 1,619 and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School is 31st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.