Ellison Public School vs St Thomas Aquinas Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ellison Public School
Springwood · Government primary · K-6
283 students · ICSEA 1051
St Thomas Aquinas Primary School
Springwood · Catholic primary · K-6
368 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Ellison Public School Springwood NSW | St Thomas Aquinas Primary School Springwood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #688 of 1,619 | #396 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2096 of 4,908 | #1227 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 283 | 368 |
| Girls / boys | 139 / 144 | 180 / 188 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.5 | 25.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Springwood 2777 | Springwood 2777 |
| Council area | Blue Mountains | Blue Mountains |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ellison-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.staspringwood.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Thomas Aquinas Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.8 vs 57.9).
- •St Thomas Aquinas Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Thomas Aquinas Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.3).
- •St Thomas Aquinas Primary School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 283.
- •Ellison Public School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -22%).
- •Ellison Public School is a government school while St Thomas Aquinas 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 Ellison Public School better than St Thomas Aquinas Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Thomas Aquinas Primary School ranks higher (67.8 vs 57.9 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 Ellison Public School and St Thomas Aquinas Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Springwood and Springwood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ellison Public School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas Aquinas Primary School has 14.7.
How do Ellison Public School and St Thomas Aquinas Primary School rank in NSW?
Ellison Public School is 688th of 1,619 and St Thomas Aquinas Primary School is 396th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.