Eastern Creek Public School vs St Agnes Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 700 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eastern Creek Public School
Eastern Creek · Government primary · P-6
246 students · ICSEA 976
St Agnes Catholic High School
Rooty Hill · Catholic high school · 7-12
926 students · ICSEA 1007
| Measure | Eastern Creek Public School Eastern Creek NSW | St Agnes Catholic High School Rooty Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1234 of 1,619 | #236 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3829 of 4,908 | #617 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | P-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 246 | 926 |
| Girls / boys | 121 / 125 | 516 / 410 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 168 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 102 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 1007 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.1 | 75.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 19.3 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 3% |
| Suburb | Eastern Creek 2766 | Rooty Hill 2766 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | easterncrk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stagnesrootyhill.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Agnes Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (55.4 vs 34.2).
- •St Agnes Catholic High School has the higher ICSEA (1007 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Agnes Catholic High School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.3).
- •St Agnes Catholic High School is the larger school with 926 students compared with 246.
- •St Agnes Catholic High School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -22%).
- •Eastern Creek Public School is a government school while St Agnes Catholic High 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 Eastern Creek Public School better than St Agnes Catholic High School?
On the Success Index, St Agnes Catholic High School ranks higher (55.4 vs 34.2 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 Eastern Creek Public School and St Agnes Catholic High School?
About 700 m in a straight line, between Eastern Creek and Rooty Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eastern Creek Public School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Agnes Catholic High School has 12.3.
How do Eastern Creek Public School and St Agnes Catholic High School rank in NSW?
Eastern Creek Public School is 1234th of 1,619 and St Agnes Catholic High School is 236th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.