Concord West Public School vs St Ambrose Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Concord West Public School
Concord West · Government primary · K-6
414 students · ICSEA 1093
St Ambrose Catholic Primary School
Concord West · Catholic primary · K-6
484 students · ICSEA 1133
| Measure | Concord West Public School Concord West NSW | St Ambrose Catholic Primary School Concord West NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #287 of 1,619 | #231 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #962 of 4,908 | #805 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 414 | 484 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 213 | 242 / 242 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 87 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1093 | 1133 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 19.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.1 | 25.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 90% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Concord West 2138 | Concord West 2138 |
| Council area | Canada Bay | Canada Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | concordw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stambconcord.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Ambrose Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.3 vs 70.6).
- •St Ambrose Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1133 vs 1093), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Concord West Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 19.0).
- •St Ambrose Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 414.
- •Concord West Public School is a government school while St Ambrose 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 Concord West Public School better than St Ambrose Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Ambrose Catholic Primary School ranks higher (72.3 vs 70.6 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 Concord West Public School and St Ambrose Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Concord West and Concord West in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Concord West Public School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Ambrose Catholic Primary School has 19.0.
How do Concord West Public School and St Ambrose Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Concord West Public School is 287th of 1,619 and St Ambrose Catholic Primary School is 231st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.