Freemans Reach Public School vs St Monica's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 5.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Freemans Reach Public School
Freemans Reach · Government primary · K-6
194 students · ICSEA 957
St Monica's Primary School
Richmond · Catholic primary · K-6
252 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Freemans Reach Public School Freemans Reach NSW | St Monica's Primary School Richmond NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1325 of 1,619 | #737 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4095 of 4,908 | #2249 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 194 | 252 |
| Girls / boys | 95 / 99 | 126 / 126 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 18.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 5% |
| Suburb | Freemans Reach 2756 | Richmond 2753 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | freemanrch-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stmonicasrichmond.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Monica's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.1 vs 30.3).
- •St Monica's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Monica's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.2).
- •St Monica's Primary School is the larger school with 252 students compared with 194.
- •Freemans Reach Public School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -2%).
- •Freemans Reach Public School is a government school while St Monica's 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 Freemans Reach Public School better than St Monica's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Monica's Primary School ranks higher (56.1 vs 30.3 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 Freemans Reach Public School and St Monica's Primary School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Freemans Reach and Richmond in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Freemans Reach Public School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Monica's Primary School has 13.3.
How do Freemans Reach Public School and St Monica's Primary School rank in NSW?
Freemans Reach Public School is 1325th of 1,619 and St Monica's Primary School is 737th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.