Dalmeny Public School vs St Francis Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dalmeny Public School
Prestons · Government primary · K-6
671 students · ICSEA 1012
St Francis Catholic College
Edmondson Park · Catholic combined · K-12
1,559 students · ICSEA 1088
| Measure | Dalmeny Public School Prestons NSW | St Francis Catholic College Edmondson Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #868 of 1,619 | #121 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #2658 of 4,908 | #387 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 671 | 1,559 |
| Girls / boys | 298 / 373 | 840 / 719 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 90 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 183 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 113 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | +80% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1012 | 1088 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.3 | 103.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 26.9 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Prestons 2170 | Edmondson Park 2174 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | dalmeny-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.sfccdow.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Francis Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (64.2 vs 50.4).
- •St Francis Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1088 vs 1012), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dalmeny Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.0).
- •St Francis Catholic College is the larger school with 1,559 students compared with 671.
- •St Francis Catholic College has grown faster over five years (80% vs -32%).
- •Dalmeny Public School is a government school while St Francis Catholic College 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 Dalmeny Public School better than St Francis Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St Francis Catholic College ranks higher (64.2 vs 50.4 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 Dalmeny Public School and St Francis Catholic College?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Prestons and Edmondson Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dalmeny Public School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Catholic College has 15.0.
How do Dalmeny Public School and St Francis Catholic College rank in NSW?
Dalmeny Public School is 868th of 1,619 and St Francis Catholic College is 121st of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.