Galilee Catholic Primary School vs Kesser Torah College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Galilee Catholic Primary School
Bondi Beach · Catholic primary · K-6
88 students · ICSEA 1160
Kesser Torah College
Dover Heights · Independent combined · K-12
484 students · ICSEA 1082
| Measure | Galilee Catholic Primary School Bondi Beach NSW | Kesser Torah College Dover Heights NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #11 of 1,619 | #146 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #45 of 4,908 | #463 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 88 | 484 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 41 | 242 / 242 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 46 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 24 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1160 | 1082 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 63% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 36.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 31.9 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bondi Beach 2026 | Dover Heights 2030 |
| Council area | Waverley | Waverley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | galileebondi.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.kessertorah.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Galilee Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (84.3 vs 60.0).
- •Galilee Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1160 vs 1082), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Galilee Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 13.3).
- •Kesser Torah College is the larger school with 484 students compared with 88.
- •Kesser Torah College has grown faster over five years (32% vs -15%).
- •Galilee Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Kesser Torah College is an independent 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Lane Cove
Frequently asked questions
Is Galilee Catholic Primary School better than Kesser Torah College?
On the Success Index, Galilee Catholic Primary School ranks higher (84.3 vs 60.0 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 Galilee Catholic Primary School and Kesser Torah College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bondi Beach and Dover Heights in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Galilee Catholic Primary School has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kesser Torah College has 13.3.
How do Galilee Catholic Primary School and Kesser Torah College rank in NSW?
Galilee Catholic Primary School is 11th of 1,619 and Kesser Torah College is 146th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.