Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst vs Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst
Bathurst · Catholic primary · K-6
363 students · ICSEA 1036
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso
Kelso · Catholic primary · K-6
463 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst Bathurst NSW | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso Kelso NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #835 of 1,619 | #850 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2545 of 4,908 | #2588 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 363 | 463 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 162 | 222 / 241 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 19.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 23.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 11% |
| Suburb | Bathurst 2795 | Kelso 2795 |
| Council area | Bathurst | Bathurst |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cathedralbathurst.catholic.edu.au | www.holyfamilykelso.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (52.1 vs 51.4).
- •Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst has fewer students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.7).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso is the larger school with 463 students compared with 363.
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso has grown faster over five years (27% vs 4%).
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 Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst better than Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst and Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Bathurst and Kelso in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso has 19.7.
How do Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst and Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso rank in NSW?
Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst is 835th of 1,619 and Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso is 850th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.