Croydon Park Public School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 987 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Enfield · Catholic primary · K-6
399 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Croydon Park Public School Croydon Park NSW | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Enfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #496 of 1,619 | #395 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1504 of 4,908 | #1226 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 325 | 399 |
| Girls / boys | 178 / 147 | 202 / 197 |
| 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% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.6 | 27.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 65% | 96% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Croydon Park 2133 | Enfield 2136 |
| Council area | Burwood | Burwood |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | croydonpk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stjenfield.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.8 vs 64.4).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 1077), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.6).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 325.
- •Croydon Park Public School is a government school while St Joseph's Catholic 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 Croydon Park Public School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (67.8 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 987 m in a straight line, between Croydon Park and Enfield 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 14.4.
How do Croydon Park Public School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Croydon Park Public School is 496th of 1,619 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 395th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.