Como West Public School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Como West Public School
Como · Government primary · K-6
275 students · ICSEA 1109
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay
Como · Catholic primary · K-6
414 students · ICSEA 1127
| Measure | Como West Public School Como NSW | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay Como NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #339 of 1,619 | #384 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1115 of 4,908 | #1208 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 275 | 414 |
| Girls / boys | 128 / 147 | 209 / 205 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1109 | 1127 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 19.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Como 2226 | Como 2226 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | comowest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stjcomo.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (68.9 vs 68.0).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay has the higher ICSEA (1127 vs 1109), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Como West Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 19.2).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay is the larger school with 414 students compared with 275.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -17%).
- •Como West Public School is a government school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay 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 Como West Public School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay?
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 Como West Public School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Como and Como in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Como West Public School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay has 19.2.
How do Como West Public School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay rank in NSW?
Como West Public School is 339th of 1,619 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay is 384th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.