Curl Curl North Public School vs St Kevin's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Curl Curl North Public School
North Curl Curl · Government primary · K-6
699 students · ICSEA 1116
St Kevin's Catholic Primary School
Dee Why · Catholic primary · K-6
178 students · ICSEA 1085
| Measure | Curl Curl North Public School North Curl Curl NSW | St Kevin's Catholic Primary School Dee Why NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #330 of 1,619 | #418 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1090 of 4,908 | #1275 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 699 | 178 |
| Girls / boys | 333 / 366 | 89 / 89 |
| Foundation intake | 87 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1116 | 1085 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.7 | 10.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | North Curl Curl 2099 | Dee Why 2099 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | curlcurln-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.skdydbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Curl Curl North Public School scores higher on the Success Index (69.1 vs 67.2).
- •Curl Curl North Public School has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1085), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Kevin's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.5).
- •Curl Curl North Public School is the larger school with 699 students compared with 178.
- •St Kevin's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -17%).
- •Curl Curl North Public School is a government school while St Kevin'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 Curl Curl North Public School better than St Kevin's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Curl Curl North Public School ranks higher (69.1 vs 67.2 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 Curl Curl North Public School and St Kevin's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between North Curl Curl and Dee Why in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Curl Curl North Public School has 18.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Kevin's Catholic Primary School has 16.6.
How do Curl Curl North Public School and St Kevin's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Curl Curl North Public School is 330th of 1,619 and St Kevin's Catholic Primary School is 418th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.