Erskine Park High School vs Holy Spirit Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Erskine Park High School
Erskine Park · Government high school · 7-12
835 students · ICSEA 962
Holy Spirit Primary School
St Clair · Catholic primary · K-6
331 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Erskine Park High School Erskine Park NSW | Holy Spirit Primary School St Clair NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #453 of 539 | #628 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1236 of 1,472 | #1909 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 835 | 331 |
| Girls / boys | 395 / 440 | 187 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | – | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | 126 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 124 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 962 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.7 | 22.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 1% |
| Suburb | Erskine Park 2759 | St Clair 2759 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | erskinepk-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.hsstclair.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Spirit Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.2 vs 27.8).
- •Holy Spirit Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 962), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Erskine Park High School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.7).
- •Erskine Park High School is the larger school with 835 students compared with 331.
- •Holy Spirit Primary School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -18%).
- •Erskine Park High School is a government school while Holy Spirit 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 Erskine Park High School better than Holy Spirit Primary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Spirit Primary School ranks higher (60.2 vs 27.8 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 Erskine Park High School and Holy Spirit Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Erskine Park and St Clair in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Erskine Park High School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Spirit Primary School has 14.7.
How do Erskine Park High School and Holy Spirit Primary School rank in NSW?
Erskine Park High School is 453rd of 539 and Holy Spirit Primary School is 628th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.