Galungara Public School vs St John Paul II Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Galungara Public School
Schofields · Government primary · K-6
882 students · ICSEA 1106
St John Paul II Catholic College
Schofields · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,159 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | Galungara Public School Schofields NSW | St John Paul II Catholic College Schofields NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #238 of 1,619 | #83 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #822 of 4,908 | #230 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 882 | 1,159 |
| Girls / boys | 446 / 436 | 590 / 569 |
| Foundation intake | 110 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 237 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 122 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1106 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.7 | 85.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.3 | 28.2 |
| Language background other than English | 85% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Schofields 2762 | Schofields 2762 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | galungara-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stjohnpaul2.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (72.0 vs 72.3).
- •Galungara Public School has the higher ICSEA (1106 vs 1074), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John Paul II Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.4).
- •St John Paul II Catholic College is the larger school with 1,159 students compared with 882.
- •Galungara Public School is a government school while St John Paul II Catholic College 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 Galungara Public School better than St John Paul II Catholic College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Galungara Public School and St John Paul II Catholic College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Schofields and Schofields in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Galungara Public School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John Paul II Catholic College has 13.6.
How do Galungara Public School and St John Paul II Catholic College rank in NSW?
Galungara Public School is 238th of 1,619 and St John Paul II Catholic College is 83rd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.