Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School vs Keira High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 993 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School
Fairy Meadow · Catholic primary · K-6
335 students · ICSEA 1081
Keira High School
Fairy Meadow · Government high school · 7-12
723 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School Fairy Meadow NSW | Keira High School Fairy Meadow NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #536 of 1,619 | #319 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1643 of 4,908 | #878 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 335 | 723 |
| Girls / boys | 148 / 187 | 342 / 381 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 127 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 113 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1081 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.5 | 67.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 17.7 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 7% |
| Suburb | Fairy Meadow 2519 | Fairy Meadow 2519 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gsfmdow.catholic.edu.au/ | keira-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.0 vs 43.3).
- •Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1081 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Keira High School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.9).
- •Keira High School is the larger school with 723 students compared with 335.
- •Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Keira High School is a government 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 Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School better than Keira High School?
On the Success Index, Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School ranks higher (63.0 vs 43.3 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 Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School and Keira High School?
About 993 m in a straight line, between Fairy Meadow and Fairy Meadow in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Keira High School has 10.7.
How do Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School and Keira High School rank in NSW?
Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School is 536th of 1,619 and Keira High School is 319th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.