Crookwell Public School vs St Mary's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 352 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Crookwell Public School
Crookwell · Government primary · K-6
220 students · ICSEA 963
St Mary's Primary School
Crookwell · Catholic primary · K-6
144 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Crookwell Public School Crookwell NSW | St Mary's Primary School Crookwell NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1220 of 1,619 | #898 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3793 of 4,908 | #2764 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 220 | 144 |
| Girls / boys | 92 / 128 | 65 / 79 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 12.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 6% |
| Suburb | Crookwell 2583 | Crookwell 2583 |
| Council area | Upper Lachlan | Upper Lachlan |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | crookwell-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stmarysc.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.1 vs 34.7).
- •St Mary's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.5).
- •Crookwell Public School is the larger school with 220 students compared with 144.
- •Crookwell Public School has grown faster over five years (22% vs 3%).
- •Crookwell Public School is a government school while St Mary'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 Crookwell Public School better than St Mary's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Primary School ranks higher (49.1 vs 34.7 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 Crookwell Public School and St Mary's Primary School?
About 352 m in a straight line, between Crookwell and Crookwell in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Crookwell Public School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Primary School has 11.6.
How do Crookwell Public School and St Mary's Primary School rank in NSW?
Crookwell Public School is 1220th of 1,619 and St Mary's Primary School is 898th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.