Enfield Public School vs St Anne's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 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
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Strathfield South · Catholic primary · K-6
101 students · ICSEA 1084
| Measure | Enfield Public School Enfield NSW | St Anne's Catholic Primary School Strathfield South NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #695 of 1,619 | #196 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2123 of 4,908 | #686 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 199 | 101 |
| Girls / boys | 96 / 103 | 47 / 54 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1062 | 1084 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 8.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 11.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Enfield 2136 | Strathfield South 2136 |
| Council area | Burwood | Strathfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | enfield-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stastrathfield.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.5 vs 57.4).
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1084 vs 1062), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 16.6).
- •Enfield Public School is the larger school with 199 students compared with 101.
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -33%).
- •Enfield Public School is a government school while St Anne'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 Enfield Public School better than St Anne's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Anne's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (73.5 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 St Anne's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Enfield and Strathfield South 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 St Anne's Catholic Primary School has 8.9.
How do Enfield Public School and St Anne's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Enfield Public School is 695th of 1,619 and St Anne's Catholic Primary School is 196th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.