Chertsey Primary School vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chertsey Primary School
Springfield · Government primary · K-6
125 students · ICSEA 935
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
East Gosford · Catholic primary · K-6
384 students · ICSEA 1090
| Measure | Chertsey Primary School Springfield NSW | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School East Gosford NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1252 of 1,619 | #324 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3877 of 4,908 | #1070 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 125 | 384 |
| Girls / boys | 48 / 77 | 190 / 194 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 935 | 1090 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 7.5 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.7 | 21.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 5% |
| Suburb | Springfield 2250 | East Gosford 2250 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | chertsey-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.spegdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.4 vs 33.4).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 935), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chertsey Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.5 vs 17.9).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 384 students compared with 125.
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -32%).
- •Chertsey Primary School is a government school while St Patrick'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 Chertsey Primary School better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (69.4 vs 33.4 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 Chertsey Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Springfield and East Gosford in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chertsey Primary School has 7.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has 17.9.
How do Chertsey Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Chertsey Primary School is 1252nd of 1,619 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 324th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.