Gordon East Public School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gordon East Public School
Gordon · Government primary · K-6
195 students · ICSEA 1163
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Pymble · Catholic primary · K-6
229 students · ICSEA 1165
| Measure | Gordon East Public School Gordon NSW | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Pymble NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #171 of 1,619 | #131 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #622 of 4,908 | #492 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 195 | 229 |
| Girls / boys | 91 / 104 | 119 / 110 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -39% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1163 | 1165 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 14.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Gordon 2072 | Pymble 2073 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gordoneast-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.shpdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.6 vs 74.0).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1165 vs 1163), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.0).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 229 students compared with 195.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-19% vs -39%).
- •Gordon East Public School is a government school while Sacred Heart 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 Gordon East Public School better than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School ranks higher (75.6 vs 74.0 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 Gordon East Public School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Gordon and Pymble in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gordon East Public School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has 16.2.
How do Gordon East Public School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Gordon East Public School is 171st of 1,619 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is 131st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.