Edmondson Park Public School vs St Francis Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 377 m 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 Francis Catholic College
Edmondson Park · Catholic combined · K-12
1,559 students · ICSEA 1088
| Measure | Edmondson Park Public School Edmondson Park NSW | St Francis Catholic College Edmondson Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #457 of 1,619 | #121 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1371 of 4,908 | #387 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 897 | 1,559 |
| Girls / boys | 407 / 490 | 840 / 719 |
| Foundation intake | 169 | 90 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 183 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 113 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +80% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 1088 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.4 | 103.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.3 | 26.9 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Edmondson Park 2174 | Edmondson Park 2174 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | edmondsonpk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.sfccdow.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Edmondson Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (66.0 vs 64.2).
- •St Francis Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1088 vs 1077), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Francis Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.8).
- •St Francis Catholic College is the larger school with 1,559 students compared with 897.
- •Edmondson Park Public School is a government school while St Francis Catholic College 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 Francis Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Edmondson Park Public School ranks higher (66.0 vs 64.2 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 Edmondson Park Public School and St Francis Catholic College?
About 377 m in a straight line, between Edmondson Park and Edmondson Park 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 Francis Catholic College has 15.0.
How do Edmondson Park Public School and St Francis Catholic College rank in NSW?
Edmondson Park Public School is 457th of 1,619 and St Francis Catholic College is 121st of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.