Croydon Park Public School vs St Francis Xavier Catholic School Ashbury
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 592 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Croydon Park Public School
Croydon Park · Government primary · K-6
325 students · ICSEA 1077
St Francis Xavier Catholic School Ashbury
Croydon Park · Catholic primary · K-6
378 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Croydon Park Public School Croydon Park NSW | St Francis Xavier Catholic School Ashbury Croydon Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #496 of 1,619 | #342 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1504 of 4,908 | #1119 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 325 | 378 |
| Girls / boys | 178 / 147 | 212 / 166 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.6 | 21.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 65% | 76% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Croydon Park 2133 | Croydon Park 2133 |
| Council area | Burwood | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | croydonpk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.csnsw.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Francis Xavier Catholic School Ashbury scores higher on the Success Index (68.9 vs 64.4).
- •St Francis Xavier Catholic School Ashbury has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1077), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Croydon Park Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.6).
- •St Francis Xavier Catholic School Ashbury is the larger school with 378 students compared with 325.
- •St Francis Xavier Catholic School Ashbury has grown faster over five years (12% vs -23%).
- •Croydon Park Public School is a government school while St Francis Xavier Catholic School Ashbury 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 Croydon Park Public School better than St Francis Xavier Catholic School Ashbury?
On the Success Index, St Francis Xavier Catholic School Ashbury ranks higher (68.9 vs 64.4 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 Croydon Park Public School and St Francis Xavier Catholic School Ashbury?
About 592 m in a straight line, between Croydon Park and Croydon Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Croydon Park Public School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Xavier Catholic School Ashbury has 17.6.
How do Croydon Park Public School and St Francis Xavier Catholic School Ashbury rank in NSW?
Croydon Park Public School is 496th of 1,619 and St Francis Xavier Catholic School Ashbury is 342nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.