Drummoyne Public School vs St Mark's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 116 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Drummoyne Public School
Drummoyne · Government primary · K-6
427 students · ICSEA 1137
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Drummoyne · Catholic primary · K-6
310 students · ICSEA 1156
| Measure | Drummoyne Public School Drummoyne NSW | St Mark's Catholic Primary School Drummoyne NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #348 of 1,619 | #46 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1135 of 4,908 | #192 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 427 | 310 |
| Girls / boys | 208 / 219 | 166 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | 70 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1137 | 1156 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 19.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Drummoyne 2047 | Drummoyne 2047 |
| Council area | Canada Bay | Canada Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | drummoyne-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stmdrummoyne.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mark's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (80.0 vs 68.7).
- •St Mark's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1156 vs 1137), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mark's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.2).
- •Drummoyne Public School is the larger school with 427 students compared with 310.
- •St Mark's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -31%).
- •Drummoyne Public School is a government school while St Mark'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 Drummoyne Public School better than St Mark's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mark's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (80.0 vs 68.7 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 Drummoyne Public School and St Mark's Catholic Primary School?
About 116 m in a straight line, between Drummoyne and Drummoyne in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Drummoyne Public School has 17.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mark's Catholic Primary School has 15.8.
How do Drummoyne Public School and St Mark's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Drummoyne Public School is 348th of 1,619 and St Mark's Catholic Primary School is 46th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.