Edmondson Park Public School vs St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Edmondson Park Public School
Edmondson Park · Government primary · K-6
897 students · ICSEA 1077
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
Prestons · Catholic primary · K-6
646 students · ICSEA 1088
| Measure | Edmondson Park Public School Edmondson Park NSW | St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Prestons NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #457 of 1,619 | #474 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1371 of 4,908 | #1449 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 897 | 646 |
| Girls / boys | 407 / 490 | 353 / 293 |
| Foundation intake | 169 | 92 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 1088 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 18.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.4 | 34.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.3 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 87% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Edmondson Park 2174 | Prestons 2170 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | edmondsonpk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stcosprestons.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (66.0 vs 65.1).
- •St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1088 vs 1077), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Edmondson Park Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.8).
- •Edmondson Park Public School is the larger school with 897 students compared with 646.
- •Edmondson Park Public School is a government school while St Catherine of Siena 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 Edmondson Park Public School better than St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Edmondson Park Public School and St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Edmondson Park and Prestons in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Edmondson Park Public School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School has 18.8.
How do Edmondson Park Public School and St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Edmondson Park Public School is 457th of 1,619 and St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School is 474th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.