Carlton Public School vs St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carlton Public School
Bexley · Government primary · K-6
599 students · ICSEA 1041
St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Hurstville · Catholic primary · K-6
408 students · ICSEA 1088
| Measure | Carlton Public School Bexley NSW | St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Hurstville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #824 of 1,619 | #431 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2520 of 4,908 | #1318 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 599 | 408 |
| Girls / boys | 289 / 310 | 206 / 202 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1088 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.8 | 24.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 82% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bexley 2207 | Hurstville 2220 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | carlton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stmsshurstville.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.7 vs 52.5).
- •St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1088 vs 1041), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carlton Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.0).
- •Carlton Public School is the larger school with 599 students compared with 408.
- •St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -27%).
- •Carlton Public School is a government school while St Mary's Star of the Sea 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 Carlton Public School better than St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School ranks higher (66.7 vs 52.5 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 Carlton Public School and St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bexley and Hurstville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carlton Public School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School has 17.0.
How do Carlton Public School and St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Carlton Public School is 824th of 1,619 and St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is 431st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.