Campbelltown East Public School vs St Patrick's College Campbelltown
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 940 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Campbelltown East Public School
Campbelltown · Government primary · K-6
380 students · ICSEA 927
St Patrick's College Campbelltown
Campbelltown · Independent high school · 7-12
698 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Campbelltown East Public School Campbelltown NSW | St Patrick's College Campbelltown Campbelltown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1156 of 1,619 | #207 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3626 of 4,908 | #518 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 380 | 698 |
| Girls / boys | 179 / 201 | 698 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 137 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 110 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 927 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.5 | 52.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 38.8 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 6% |
| Suburb | Campbelltown 2560 | Campbelltown 2560 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | campbellte-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.saintpatricks.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's College Campbelltown scores higher on the Success Index (59.9 vs 37.1).
- •St Patrick's College Campbelltown has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 927), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Campbelltown East Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.2).
- •St Patrick's College Campbelltown is the larger school with 698 students compared with 380.
- •Campbelltown East Public School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -2%).
- •Campbelltown East Public School is a government school while St Patrick's College Campbelltown 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 Campbelltown East Public School better than St Patrick's College Campbelltown?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's College Campbelltown ranks higher (59.9 vs 37.1 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 Campbelltown East Public School and St Patrick's College Campbelltown?
About 940 m in a straight line, between Campbelltown and Campbelltown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Campbelltown East Public School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's College Campbelltown has 13.2.
How do Campbelltown East Public School and St Patrick's College Campbelltown rank in NSW?
Campbelltown East Public School is 1156th of 1,619 and St Patrick's College Campbelltown is 207th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.