De La Salle College, Revesby Heights vs Padstow Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
De La Salle College, Revesby Heights
Revesby Heights · Catholic high school · 7-12
650 students · ICSEA 1065
Padstow Heights Public School
Padstow · Government primary · K-6
297 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | De La Salle College, Revesby Heights Revesby Heights NSW | Padstow Heights Public School Padstow NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #113 of 539 | #706 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #292 of 1,472 | #2161 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 650 | 297 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 650 | 126 / 171 |
| Foundation intake | – | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | 116 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 101 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.1 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Revesby Heights 2212 | Padstow 2211 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | dlsrevesby.syd.catholic.edu.au | padstowhts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •De La Salle College, Revesby Heights scores higher on the Success Index (69.8 vs 57.0).
- •De La Salle College, Revesby Heights has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 1053), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •De La Salle College, Revesby Heights has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.6).
- •De La Salle College, Revesby Heights is the larger school with 650 students compared with 297.
- •De La Salle College, Revesby Heights has grown faster over five years (4% vs -20%).
- •De La Salle College, Revesby Heights is a catholic school while Padstow Heights Public School is a government 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 De La Salle College, Revesby Heights better than Padstow Heights Public School?
On the Success Index, De La Salle College, Revesby Heights ranks higher (69.8 vs 57.0 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 De La Salle College, Revesby Heights and Padstow Heights Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Revesby Heights and Padstow in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
De La Salle College, Revesby Heights has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Padstow Heights Public School has 15.6.
How do De La Salle College, Revesby Heights and Padstow Heights Public School rank in NSW?
De La Salle College, Revesby Heights is 113th of 539 and Padstow Heights Public School is 706th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.