Galilee Catholic Primary School vs McAuley Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.7 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
McAuley Catholic Primary School
Rose Bay · Catholic primary · K-6
273 students · ICSEA 1168
| Measure | Galilee Catholic Primary School Bondi Beach NSW | McAuley Catholic Primary School Rose Bay NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #11 of 1,619 | #88 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #45 of 4,908 | #334 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 88 | 273 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 41 | 142 / 131 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +207% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1160 | 1168 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 63% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 16.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bondi Beach 2026 | Rose Bay 2029 |
| Council area | Waverley | Woollahra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | galileebondi.syd.catholic.edu.au | mcauley.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Galilee Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (84.3 vs 77.9).
- •McAuley Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1168 vs 1160), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Galilee Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 16.5).
- •McAuley Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 273 students compared with 88.
- •McAuley Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (207% vs -15%).
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 Galilee Catholic Primary School better than McAuley Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Galilee Catholic Primary School ranks higher (84.3 vs 77.9 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 McAuley Catholic Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bondi Beach and Rose Bay 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 McAuley Catholic Primary School has 16.5.
How do Galilee Catholic Primary School and McAuley Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Galilee Catholic Primary School is 11th of 1,619 and McAuley Catholic Primary School is 88th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.