Elanora Heights Public School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Elanora Heights Public School
Elanora Heights · Government primary · K-6
387 students · ICSEA 1087
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Narrabeen · Catholic primary · K-6
195 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Elanora Heights Public School Elanora Heights NSW | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Narrabeen NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #619 of 1,619 | #272 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1886 of 4,908 | #927 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 387 | 195 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 210 | 89 / 106 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | +37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1087 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 11.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Elanora Heights 2101 | Narrabeen 2101 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | elanorahts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.sjndbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.0 vs 60.5).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1087), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Elanora Heights Public School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 195.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (37% vs -32%).
- •Elanora Heights Public School is a government school while St Joseph'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 Elanora Heights Public School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (71.0 vs 60.5 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 Elanora Heights Public School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Elanora Heights and Narrabeen in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Elanora Heights Public School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 17.0.
How do Elanora Heights Public School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Elanora Heights Public School is 619th of 1,619 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 272nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.