Cooerwull Public School vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cooerwull Public School
Lithgow · Government primary · K-6
258 students · ICSEA 906
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow
Lithgow · Catholic primary · K-6
287 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Cooerwull Public School Lithgow NSW | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow Lithgow NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1543 of 1,619 | #968 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4667 of 4,908 | #3005 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 258 | 287 |
| Girls / boys | 130 / 128 | 140 / 147 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -37% | +31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 906 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 18.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 9.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 31% | 15% |
| Suburb | Lithgow 2790 | Lithgow 2790 |
| Council area | Lithgow | Lithgow |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | cooerwull-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stpatslithgow.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow scores higher on the Success Index (46.0 vs 22.2).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow has the higher ICSEA (993 vs 906), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cooerwull Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.2).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow is the larger school with 287 students compared with 258.
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow has grown faster over five years (31% vs -37%).
- •Cooerwull Public School is a government school while St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow 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 Cooerwull Public School better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow ranks higher (46.0 vs 22.2 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 Cooerwull Public School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Lithgow and Lithgow in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cooerwull Public School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow has 15.2.
How do Cooerwull Public School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow rank in NSW?
Cooerwull Public School is 1543rd of 1,619 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow is 968th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.