Dulwich Hill Public School vs St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 517 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dulwich Hill Public School
Dulwich Hill · Government primary · K-6
358 students · ICSEA 1099
St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School
Dulwich Hill · Catholic primary · K-6
118 students · ICSEA 1094
| Measure | Dulwich Hill Public School Dulwich Hill NSW | St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School Dulwich Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #551 of 1,619 | #258 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1695 of 4,908 | #866 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 358 | 118 |
| Girls / boys | 178 / 180 | 54 / 64 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1099 | 1094 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.9 | 11.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 0% |
| Suburb | Dulwich Hill 2203 | Dulwich Hill 2203 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | dulwichhil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stpcdulwichhill.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.6 vs 62.5).
- •Dulwich Hill Public School has the higher ICSEA (1099 vs 1094), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 18.0).
- •Dulwich Hill Public School is the larger school with 358 students compared with 118.
- •Dulwich Hill Public School has grown faster over five years (-23% vs -44%).
- •Dulwich Hill Public School is a government school while St Paul of the Cross 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 Dulwich Hill Public School better than St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School ranks higher (71.6 vs 62.5 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 Dulwich Hill Public School and St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School?
About 517 m in a straight line, between Dulwich Hill and Dulwich Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dulwich Hill Public School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School has 10.4.
How do Dulwich Hill Public School and St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Dulwich Hill Public School is 551st of 1,619 and St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School is 258th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.