Enfield Public School vs Santa Sabina College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Enfield Public School
Enfield · Government primary · K-6
199 students · ICSEA 1062
Santa Sabina College
Strathfield · Independent combined · K-12
1,320 students · ICSEA 1139
| Measure | Enfield Public School Enfield NSW | Santa Sabina College Strathfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #695 of 1,619 | #66 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #2123 of 4,908 | #191 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 199 | 1,320 |
| Girls / boys | 96 / 103 | 1,202 / 118 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 159 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 140 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1062 | 1139 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 137.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 56.3 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Enfield 2136 | Strathfield 2135 |
| Council area | Burwood | Burwood |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | enfield-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.ssc.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Santa Sabina College scores higher on the Success Index (74.3 vs 57.4).
- •Santa Sabina College has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 1062), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Santa Sabina College has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 16.6).
- •Santa Sabina College is the larger school with 1,320 students compared with 199.
- •Santa Sabina College has grown faster over five years (11% vs -33%).
- •Enfield Public School is a government school while Santa Sabina College is an independent 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 Enfield Public School better than Santa Sabina College?
On the Success Index, Santa Sabina College ranks higher (74.3 vs 57.4 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 Enfield Public School and Santa Sabina College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Enfield and Strathfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Enfield Public School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Santa Sabina College has 9.6.
How do Enfield Public School and Santa Sabina College rank in NSW?
Enfield Public School is 695th of 1,619 and Santa Sabina College is 66th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.