Cawdor Public School vs St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 8.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cawdor Public School
Camden · Government primary · K-6
76 students · ICSEA 982
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Picton · Catholic primary · K-6
410 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Cawdor Public School Camden NSW | St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Picton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1017 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3173 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 76 | 410 |
| Girls / boys | 29 / 47 | 210 / 200 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 18.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 22.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 7.2 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 9% |
| Suburb | Camden 2570 | Picton 2571 |
| Council area | Wollondilly | Wollondilly |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | cawdor-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.sapdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.6 vs 40.0).
- •St Anthony's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cawdor Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 18.1).
- •St Anthony's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 76.
- •St Anthony's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -11%).
- •Cawdor Public School is a government school while St Anthony'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 Cawdor Public School better than St Anthony's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Anthony's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (43.6 vs 40.0 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 Cawdor Public School and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Camden and Picton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cawdor Public School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School has 18.1.
How do Cawdor Public School and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Cawdor Public School is unranked and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School is 1017th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.