Coreen School vs St Patrick's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coreen School
Blacktown · Government special · U
56 students · ICSEA 845
St Patrick's Primary School
Blacktown · Catholic primary · K-6
295 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Coreen School Blacktown NSW | St Patrick's Primary School Blacktown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #409 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1254 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-6 |
| Students | 56 | 295 |
| Girls / boys | 18 / 38 | 149 / 146 |
| Foundation intake | – | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 845 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 2.6 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.9 | 19.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 11.3 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 45% | 2% |
| Suburb | Blacktown 2148 | Blacktown 2148 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | coreen-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stpatsblacktown.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 845), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coreen School has fewer students per teacher (2.6 vs 15.1).
- •St Patrick's Primary School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 56.
- •Coreen School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -1%).
- •Coreen School is a government school while St Patrick's 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 Coreen School better than St Patrick's 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 Coreen School and St Patrick's Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Blacktown and Blacktown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coreen School has 2.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Primary School has 15.1.
How do Coreen School and St Patrick's Primary School rank in NSW?
Coreen School is unranked and St Patrick's Primary School is 409th of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.