Denistone East Public School vs St Therese's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 411 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Denistone East Public School
Eastwood · Government primary · K-6
790 students · ICSEA 1127
St Therese's Catholic Primary School
Denistone · Catholic primary · K-6
131 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Denistone East Public School Eastwood NSW | St Therese's Catholic Primary School Denistone NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #237 of 1,619 | #212 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #818 of 4,908 | #755 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 790 | 131 |
| Girls / boys | 381 / 409 | 60 / 71 |
| Foundation intake | 122 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1127 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.4 | 11.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 86% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 5% |
| Suburb | Eastwood 2122 | Denistone 2122 |
| Council area | Ryde | Ryde |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | denistonee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sttdenistone.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (72.1 vs 72.9).
- •Denistone East Public School has the higher ICSEA (1127 vs 1095), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Therese's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.4).
- •Denistone East Public School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 131.
- •Denistone East Public School is a government school while St Therese'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 Denistone East Public School better than St Therese's Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Denistone East Public School and St Therese's Catholic Primary School?
About 411 m in a straight line, between Eastwood and Denistone in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Denistone East Public School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Therese's Catholic Primary School has 11.8.
How do Denistone East Public School and St Therese's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Denistone East Public School is 237th of 1,619 and St Therese's Catholic Primary School is 212th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.