Eileen O'Connor Catholic College vs Petersham Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 333 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eileen O'Connor Catholic College
Lewisham · Catholic special · U
74 students · ICSEA 1052
Petersham Public School
Petersham · Government primary · K-6
232 students · ICSEA 1137
| Measure | Eileen O'Connor Catholic College Lewisham NSW | Petersham Public School Petersham NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #188 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #674 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-6 |
| Students | 74 | 232 |
| Girls / boys | 28 / 46 | 108 / 124 |
| Foundation intake | – | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 1137 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 3.2 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.1 | 14.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Lewisham 2049 | Petersham 2049 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | eocc.syd.catholic.edu.au | petersham-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Petersham Public School has the higher ICSEA (1137 vs 1052), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eileen O'Connor Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (3.2 vs 15.6).
- •Petersham Public School is the larger school with 232 students compared with 74.
- •Petersham Public School has grown faster over five years (-15% vs -22%).
- •Eileen O'Connor Catholic College is a catholic school while Petersham Public School is a government 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 Eileen O'Connor Catholic College better than Petersham Public 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 Eileen O'Connor Catholic College and Petersham Public School?
About 333 m in a straight line, between Lewisham and Petersham in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eileen O'Connor Catholic College has 3.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Petersham Public School has 15.6.
How do Eileen O'Connor Catholic College and Petersham Public School rank in NSW?
Eileen O'Connor Catholic College is unranked and Petersham Public School is 188th of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.