Enfield Public School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 627 m 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Enfield · Catholic primary · K-6
399 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Enfield Public School Enfield NSW | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Enfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #695 of 1,619 | #395 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2123 of 4,908 | #1226 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 199 | 399 |
| Girls / boys | 96 / 103 | 202 / 197 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1062 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 27.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 96% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Enfield 2136 | Enfield 2136 |
| Council area | Burwood | Burwood |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | enfield-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stjenfield.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.8 vs 57.4).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 1062), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.6).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 199.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-20% vs -33%).
- •Enfield 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 Enfield Public School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (67.8 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 627 m in a straight line, between Enfield and Enfield 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 14.4.
How do Enfield Public School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Enfield Public School is 695th of 1,619 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 395th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.