Erskineville Public School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 159 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Erskineville Public School
Erskineville · Government primary · K-6
334 students · ICSEA 1155
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Erskineville · Catholic primary · K-6
169 students · ICSEA 1145
| Measure | Erskineville Public School Erskineville NSW | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Erskineville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #89 of 1,619 | #94 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #342 of 4,908 | #360 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 334 | 169 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 157 | 87 / 82 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1155 | 1145 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 60% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 11.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Erskineville 2043 | Erskineville 2043 |
| Council area | Sydney | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | erskinevil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stmerskineville.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (77.8 vs 77.6).
- •Erskineville Public School has the higher ICSEA (1155 vs 1145), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.7).
- •Erskineville Public School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 169.
- •Erskineville Public School is a government school while St Mary'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 Erskineville Public School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Erskineville Public School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 159 m in a straight line, between Erskineville and Erskineville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Erskineville Public School has 17.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Catholic Primary School has 15.2.
How do Erskineville Public School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Erskineville Public School is 89th of 1,619 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 94th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.