CathWest Innovation College vs St Aidan's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
CathWest Innovation College
Mount Druitt · Catholic high school · 10-12
385 students · ICSEA 1013
St Aidan's Primary School
Rooty Hill · Catholic primary · K-6
391 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | CathWest Innovation College Mount Druitt NSW | St Aidan's Primary School Rooty Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 65 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #268 of 539 | #471 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #702 of 1,472 | #1432 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 10-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 385 | 391 |
| Girls / boys | 159 / 226 | 187 / 204 |
| Foundation intake | – | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 116 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.6 | 26.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 7.9 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 83% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mount Druitt 2770 | Rooty Hill 2766 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cathwest.parra.catholic.edu.au/ | www.staidansrootyhill.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Aidan's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.4 vs 51.7).
- •St Aidan's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 1013), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •CathWest Innovation College has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.5).
- •St Aidan's Primary School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 385.
- •CathWest Innovation College has grown faster over five years (5% vs -3%).
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 CathWest Innovation College better than St Aidan's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Aidan's Primary School ranks higher (65.4 vs 51.7 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 CathWest Innovation College and St Aidan's Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Mount Druitt and Rooty Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
CathWest Innovation College has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Aidan's Primary School has 14.5.
How do CathWest Innovation College and St Aidan's Primary School rank in NSW?
CathWest Innovation College is 268th of 539 and St Aidan's Primary School is 471st of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.