Excelsior Public School vs Gilroy Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 577 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Excelsior Public School
Castle Hill · Government primary · K-6
561 students · ICSEA 1150
Gilroy Catholic College
Castle Hill · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,307 students · ICSEA 1096
| Measure | Excelsior Public School Castle Hill NSW | Gilroy Catholic College Castle Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #104 of 1,619 | #68 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #389 of 4,908 | #196 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 561 | 1,307 |
| Girls / boys | 258 / 303 | 666 / 641 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 239 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 192 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1150 | 1096 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.6 | 92.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 20.6 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Castle Hill 2154 | Castle Hill 2154 |
| Council area | The Hills | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | excelsior-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.gilroy.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Excelsior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (77.1 vs 73.4).
- •Excelsior Public School has the higher ICSEA (1150 vs 1096), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gilroy Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 18.3).
- •Gilroy Catholic College is the larger school with 1,307 students compared with 561.
- •Gilroy Catholic College has grown faster over five years (2% vs -4%).
- •Excelsior Public School is a government school while Gilroy 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 Excelsior Public School better than Gilroy Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Excelsior Public School ranks higher (77.1 vs 73.4 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 Excelsior Public School and Gilroy Catholic College?
About 577 m in a straight line, between Castle Hill and Castle Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Excelsior Public School has 18.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gilroy Catholic College has 14.2.
How do Excelsior Public School and Gilroy Catholic College rank in NSW?
Excelsior Public School is 104th of 1,619 and Gilroy Catholic College is 68th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.