Carlton South Public School vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 833 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carlton South Public School
Carlton · Government primary · K-6
514 students · ICSEA 1064
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Kogarah · Catholic primary · K-6
416 students · ICSEA 1117
| Measure | Carlton South Public School Carlton NSW | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Kogarah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #720 of 1,619 | #211 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2191 of 4,908 | #753 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 514 | 416 |
| Girls / boys | 252 / 262 | 211 / 205 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1117 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.3 | 24.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 81% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Carlton 2218 | Kogarah 2217 |
| Council area | Georges River | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | carltonsth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stpatskogarah.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.9 vs 56.7).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 1064), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.5).
- •Carlton South Public School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 416.
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -21%).
- •Carlton South Public School is a government school while St Patrick's 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 South Public School better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (72.9 vs 56.7 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 South Public School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
About 833 m in a straight line, between Carlton and Kogarah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carlton South Public School has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has 16.7.
How do Carlton South Public School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Carlton South Public School is 720th of 1,619 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 211th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.