Doonside Public School vs St John Vianney's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 714 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Doonside Public School
Doonside · Government primary · P-6
258 students · ICSEA 900
St John Vianney's Primary School
Doonside · Catholic primary · K-6
348 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Doonside Public School Doonside NSW | St John Vianney's Primary School Doonside NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1424 of 1,619 | #343 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4357 of 4,908 | #1120 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 258 | 348 |
| Girls / boys | 109 / 149 | 162 / 186 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 900 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 25.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 2% |
| Suburb | Doonside 2767 | Doonside 2767 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | doonside-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stjohnvianneysdoonside.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John Vianney's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.9 vs 26.9).
- •St John Vianney's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 900), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Doonside Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.9).
- •St John Vianney's Primary School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 258.
- •Doonside Public School is a government school while St John Vianney's 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 Doonside Public School better than St John Vianney's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St John Vianney's Primary School ranks higher (68.9 vs 26.9 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 Doonside Public School and St John Vianney's Primary School?
About 714 m in a straight line, between Doonside and Doonside in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Doonside Public School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John Vianney's Primary School has 13.9.
How do Doonside Public School and St John Vianney's Primary School rank in NSW?
Doonside Public School is 1424th of 1,619 and St John Vianney's Primary School is 343rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.