Eschol Park Public School vs Mount Carmel Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eschol Park Public School
Eschol Park · Government primary · K-6
326 students · ICSEA 979
Mount Carmel Catholic College
Varroville · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,142 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Eschol Park Public School Eschol Park NSW | Mount Carmel Catholic College Varroville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1210 of 1,619 | #203 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3772 of 4,908 | #510 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 326 | 1,142 |
| Girls / boys | 154 / 172 | 575 / 567 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 221 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 157 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.8 | 83.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 17.5 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 4% |
| Suburb | Eschol Park 2558 | Varroville 2566 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | escholpark-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.mcccdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Carmel Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (60.3 vs 35.0).
- •Mount Carmel Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 979), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Carmel Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.5).
- •Mount Carmel Catholic College is the larger school with 1,142 students compared with 326.
- •Mount Carmel Catholic College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -8%).
- •Eschol Park Public School is a government school while Mount Carmel Catholic College 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 Eschol Park Public School better than Mount Carmel Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Mount Carmel Catholic College ranks higher (60.3 vs 35.0 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 Eschol Park Public School and Mount Carmel Catholic College?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Eschol Park and Varroville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eschol Park Public School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Carmel Catholic College has 13.7.
How do Eschol Park Public School and Mount Carmel Catholic College rank in NSW?
Eschol Park Public School is 1210th of 1,619 and Mount Carmel Catholic College is 203rd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.