Georges River Grammar vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 317 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Georges River Grammar
Georges Hall · Independent combined · K-12
933 students · ICSEA 1095
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Georges Hall · Catholic primary · K-6
377 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Georges River Grammar Georges Hall NSW | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Georges Hall NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #143 of 314 | #727 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #456 of 1,259 | #2209 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 933 | 377 |
| Girls / boys | 440 / 493 | 193 / 184 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | 98 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 81 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1095 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.6 | 21.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.5 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 97% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Georges Hall 2198 | Georges Hall 2198 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.grg.nsw.edu.au | stmgeorgeshall.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Georges River Grammar scores higher on the Success Index (60.3 vs 56.6).
- •Georges River Grammar has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 1050), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Georges River Grammar has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 17.6).
- •Georges River Grammar is the larger school with 933 students compared with 377.
- •Georges River Grammar is a independent school while St Mary's Catholic 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 Georges River Grammar better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Georges River Grammar ranks higher (60.3 vs 56.6 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 Georges River Grammar and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 317 m in a straight line, between Georges Hall and Georges Hall in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Georges River Grammar has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Catholic Primary School has 17.6.
How do Georges River Grammar and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Georges River Grammar is 143rd of 314 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 727th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.