Chatswood Public School vs Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 737 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chatswood Public School
Chatswood · Government primary · K-6
1,083 students · ICSEA 1143
Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School
Chatswood · Catholic primary · K-6
355 students · ICSEA 1144
| Measure | Chatswood Public School Chatswood NSW | Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School Chatswood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #168 of 1,619 | #146 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #615 of 4,908 | #550 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,083 | 355 |
| Girls / boys | 497 / 586 | 214 / 141 |
| Foundation intake | 124 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1143 | 1144 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 72.5 | 20.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 93% | 82% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Chatswood 2067 | Chatswood 2067 |
| Council area | Willoughby | Willoughby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | chatswood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.olddbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (74.1 vs 74.8).
- •Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1144 vs 1143), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chatswood Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.3).
- •Chatswood Public School is the larger school with 1,083 students compared with 355.
- •Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -19%).
- •Chatswood Public School is a government school while Our Lady of Dolours 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 Chatswood Public School better than Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School?
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 Chatswood Public School and Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School?
About 737 m in a straight line, between Chatswood and Chatswood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chatswood Public School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School has 17.3.
How do Chatswood Public School and Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Chatswood Public School is 168th of 1,619 and Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School is 146th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.