Crawford Public School vs St John Vianney's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 453 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Crawford Public School
Doonside · Government primary · K-6
387 students · ICSEA 914
St John Vianney's Primary School
Doonside · Catholic primary · K-6
348 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Crawford Public School Doonside NSW | St John Vianney's Primary School Doonside NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1343 of 1,619 | #343 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4141 of 4,908 | #1120 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 387 | 348 |
| Girls / boys | 196 / 191 | 162 / 186 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 914 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.1 | 25.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 2% |
| Suburb | Doonside 2767 | Doonside 2767 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | crawford-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stjohnvianneysdoonside.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John Vianney's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.9 vs 29.8).
- •St John Vianney's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 914), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Crawford Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.9).
- •Crawford Public School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 348.
- •St John Vianney's Primary School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -18%).
- •Crawford Public School is a government school while St John Vianney'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 Crawford Public School better than St John Vianney's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St John Vianney's Primary School ranks higher (68.9 vs 29.8 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 Crawford Public School and St John Vianney's Primary School?
About 453 m in a straight line, between Doonside and Doonside in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Crawford Public School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John Vianney's Primary School has 13.9.
How do Crawford Public School and St John Vianney's Primary School rank in NSW?
Crawford Public School is 1343rd of 1,619 and St John Vianney's Primary School is 343rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.