Cattai Public School vs Pitt Town Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 5.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cattai Public School
Cattai · Government primary · K-6
57 students · ICSEA 990
Pitt Town Public School
Pitt Town · Government primary · K-6
290 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Cattai Public School Cattai NSW | Pitt Town Public School Pitt Town NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1184 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3687 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 57 | 290 |
| Girls / boys | 28 / 29 | 144 / 146 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 990 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 17.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 11% |
| Suburb | Cattai 2756 | Pitt Town 2756 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | cattai-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | pitttown-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cattai Public School scores higher on the Success Index (45.0 vs 36.3).
- •Cattai Public School has the higher ICSEA (990 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cattai Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.3).
- •Pitt Town Public School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 57.
- •Pitt Town Public School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -11%).
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 Cattai Public School better than Pitt Town Public School?
On the Success Index, Cattai Public School ranks higher (45.0 vs 36.3 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 Cattai Public School and Pitt Town Public School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Cattai and Pitt Town in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cattai Public School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pitt Town Public School has 16.3.
How do Cattai Public School and Pitt Town Public School rank in NSW?
Cattai Public School is unranked and Pitt Town Public School is 1184th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.