Eastwood Public School vs St Therese's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eastwood Public School
Eastwood · Government primary · K-6
701 students · ICSEA 1108
St Therese's Catholic Primary School
Denistone · Catholic primary · K-6
131 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Eastwood Public School Eastwood NSW | St Therese's Catholic Primary School Denistone NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #564 of 1,619 | #212 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1736 of 4,908 | #755 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 701 | 131 |
| Girls / boys | 318 / 383 | 60 / 71 |
| Foundation intake | 88 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1108 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.3 | 11.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 95% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Eastwood 2122 | Denistone 2122 |
| Council area | Ryde | Ryde |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | eastwood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sttdenistone.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Therese's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.9 vs 62.1).
- •Eastwood Public School has the higher ICSEA (1108 vs 1095), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Therese's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 16.2).
- •Eastwood Public School is the larger school with 701 students compared with 131.
- •St Therese's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -21%).
- •Eastwood Public School is a government school while St Therese'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 Eastwood Public School better than St Therese's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Therese's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (72.9 vs 62.1 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 Eastwood Public School and St Therese's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Eastwood and Denistone in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eastwood Public School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Therese's Catholic Primary School has 11.8.
How do Eastwood Public School and St Therese's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Eastwood Public School is 564th of 1,619 and St Therese's Catholic Primary School is 212th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.