Campbelltown Public School vs St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 180 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Campbelltown Public School
Campbelltown · Government primary · K-6
284 students · ICSEA 946
St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School
Campbelltown · Catholic primary · K-6
554 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Campbelltown Public School Campbelltown NSW | St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School Campbelltown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1335 of 1,619 | #550 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4121 of 4,908 | #1691 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 284 | 554 |
| Girls / boys | 145 / 139 | 279 / 275 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 946 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.4 | 33.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 15.6 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 4% |
| Suburb | Campbelltown 2560 | Campbelltown 2560 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | campbellto-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.sjctdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.6 vs 30.0).
- •St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 946), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Campbelltown Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.5).
- •St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 554 students compared with 284.
- •St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -11%).
- •Campbelltown Public School is a government school while St John The Evangelist 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 Campbelltown Public School better than St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School ranks higher (62.6 vs 30.0 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 Public School and St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School?
About 180 m in a straight line, between Campbelltown and Campbelltown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Campbelltown Public School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School has 16.5.
How do Campbelltown Public School and St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Campbelltown Public School is 1335th of 1,619 and St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School is 550th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.