Gordon West Public School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gordon West Public School
Pymble · Government primary · K-6
424 students · ICSEA 1150
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Pymble · Catholic primary · K-6
229 students · ICSEA 1165
| Measure | Gordon West Public School Pymble NSW | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Pymble NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #304 of 1,619 | #131 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1006 of 4,908 | #492 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 424 | 229 |
| Girls / boys | 205 / 219 | 119 / 110 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1150 | 1165 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 14.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Pymble 2073 | Pymble 2073 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gordonwest-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 70.1).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1165 vs 1150), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.2).
- •Gordon West Public School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 229.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-19% vs -26%).
- •Gordon West 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 West Public School better than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School ranks higher (75.6 vs 70.1 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 West Public School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Pymble and Pymble in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gordon West Public School has 17.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has 16.2.
How do Gordon West Public School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Gordon West Public School is 304th 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.