Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle vs Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 14 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle
Balmain · Catholic primary · K-6
349 students · ICSEA 1170
Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School
Epping · Catholic primary · K-6
113 students · ICSEA 1170
| Measure | Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle Balmain NSW | Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School Epping NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #28 of 1,619 | #13 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #123 of 4,908 | #54 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 349 | 113 |
| Girls / boys | 185 / 164 | 59 / 54 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1170 | 1170 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 68% | 68% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.2 | 8.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 60% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Balmain 2041 | Epping 2121 |
| Council area | Inner West | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | fjtbalmain.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.olhcdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (84.0 vs 81.5).
- •Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.3).
- •Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle is the larger school with 349 students compared with 113.
- •Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (19% vs 3%).
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 Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle better than Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School ranks higher (84.0 vs 81.5 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 Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle and Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Balmain and Epping in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle has 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School has 14.0.
How do Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle and Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle is 28th of 1,619 and Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School is 13th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.