Forest Lodge Public School vs St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Lodge Public School
Forest Lodge · Government primary · K-6
307 students · ICSEA 1161
St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
Annandale · Catholic primary · K-6
155 students · ICSEA 1166
| Measure | Forest Lodge Public School Forest Lodge NSW | St Brendan's Catholic Primary School Annandale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #56 of 1,619 | #14 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #240 of 4,908 | #55 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 307 | 155 |
| Girls / boys | 169 / 138 | 87 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1161 | 1166 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 12.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Forest Lodge 2037 | Annandale 2038 |
| Council area | Sydney | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | forestlodg-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stbannandale.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brendan's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (83.9 vs 79.2).
- •St Brendan's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1166 vs 1161), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Brendan's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.2).
- •Forest Lodge Public School is the larger school with 307 students compared with 155.
- •Forest Lodge Public School is a government school while St Brendan'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 Forest Lodge Public School better than St Brendan's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Brendan's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (83.9 vs 79.2 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 Forest Lodge Public School and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Forest Lodge and Annandale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Forest Lodge Public School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School has 12.3.
How do Forest Lodge Public School and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Forest Lodge Public School is 56th of 1,619 and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School is 14th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.