Douglas Park Public School vs St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 9.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas Park Public School
Douglas Park · Government primary · K-6
145 students · ICSEA 1031
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Picton · Catholic primary · K-6
410 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Douglas Park Public School Douglas Park NSW | St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Picton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #678 of 1,619 | #1017 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2067 of 4,908 | #3173 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 145 | 410 |
| Girls / boys | 62 / 83 | 210 / 200 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1031 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 18.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 22.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 7.2 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 9% |
| Suburb | Douglas Park 2569 | Picton 2571 |
| Council area | Wollondilly | Wollondilly |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | douglaspk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.sapdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Douglas Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (58.3 vs 43.6).
- •Douglas Park Public School has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 1019), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Douglas Park Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.1).
- •St Anthony's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 145.
- •Douglas Park Public School has grown faster over five years (17% vs 4%).
- •Douglas Park Public School is a government school while St Anthony'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 Douglas Park Public School better than St Anthony's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Douglas Park Public School ranks higher (58.3 vs 43.6 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 Douglas Park Public School and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Douglas Park and Picton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Douglas Park Public School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School has 18.1.
How do Douglas Park Public School and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Douglas Park Public School is 678th of 1,619 and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School is 1017th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.