Emerton Public School vs Holy Family Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 504 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emerton Public School
Emerton · Government primary · K-6
218 students · ICSEA 873
Holy Family Primary School
Emerton · Catholic primary · K-6
201 students · ICSEA 945
| Measure | Emerton Public School Emerton NSW | Holy Family Primary School Emerton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1485 of 1,619 | #1157 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4520 of 4,908 | #3628 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 218 | 201 |
| Girls / boys | 106 / 112 | 108 / 93 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 873 | 945 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 76% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 19.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 17% |
| Suburb | Emerton 2770 | Emerton 2770 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | emerton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.hfemerton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (37.1 vs 24.7).
- •Holy Family Primary School has the higher ICSEA (945 vs 873), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Family Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.3).
- •Emerton Public School is the larger school with 218 students compared with 201.
- •Emerton Public School is a government school while Holy Family 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 Emerton Public School better than Holy Family Primary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Family Primary School ranks higher (37.1 vs 24.7 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 Emerton Public School and Holy Family Primary School?
About 504 m in a straight line, between Emerton and Emerton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emerton Public School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Family Primary School has 10.5.
How do Emerton Public School and Holy Family Primary School rank in NSW?
Emerton Public School is 1485th of 1,619 and Holy Family Primary School is 1157th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.