Denham Court Public School vs St Sava College
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Denham Court Public School
Denham Court · Government primary · K-6
826 students · ICSEA 1068
St Sava College
Varroville · Independent primary · K-6
188 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Denham Court Public School Denham Court NSW | St Sava College Varroville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #492 of 1,619 | #453 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1496 of 4,908 | #1362 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 826 | 188 |
| Girls / boys | 379 / 447 | 100 / 88 |
| Foundation intake | 102 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.2 | 14.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 1.0 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 96% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Denham Court 2565 | Varroville 2566 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | denhamcourt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stsava.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Sava College scores higher on the Success Index (66.2 vs 64.5).
- •Denham Court Public School has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 1052), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Sava College has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.5).
- •Denham Court Public School is the larger school with 826 students compared with 188.
- •Denham Court Public School is a government school while St Sava College is an independent 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 Denham Court Public School better than St Sava College?
On the Success Index, St Sava College ranks higher (66.2 vs 64.5 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 Denham Court Public School and St Sava College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Denham Court and Varroville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Denham Court Public School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Sava College has 13.2.
How do Denham Court Public School and St Sava College rank in NSW?
Denham Court Public School is 492nd of 1,619 and St Sava College is 453rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.