Croydon Public School vs Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 447 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Croydon Public School
Croydon · Government primary · K-6
576 students · ICSEA 1119
Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School
Croydon · Catholic primary · K-6
156 students · ICSEA 1088
| Measure | Croydon Public School Croydon NSW | Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School Croydon NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #318 of 1,619 | #181 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1057 of 4,908 | #658 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 576 | 156 |
| Girls / boys | 290 / 286 | 93 / 63 |
| Foundation intake | 92 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1088 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.5 | 14.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 89% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Croydon 2132 | Croydon 2132 |
| Council area | Burwood | Burwood |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | croydon-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | hicroydon.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.7 vs 69.5).
- •Croydon Public School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1088), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 17.7).
- •Croydon Public School is the larger school with 576 students compared with 156.
- •Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -13%).
- •Croydon Public School is a government school while Holy Innocents' 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 Public School better than Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School ranks higher (73.7 vs 69.5 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 Public School and Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School?
About 447 m in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Croydon Public School has 17.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School has 11.1.
How do Croydon Public School and Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Croydon Public School is 318th of 1,619 and Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School is 181st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.