Gosford East Public School vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 253 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gosford East Public School
East Gosford · Government primary · K-6
334 students · ICSEA 1017
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
East Gosford · Catholic primary · K-6
384 students · ICSEA 1090
| Measure | Gosford East Public School East Gosford NSW | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School East Gosford NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #889 of 1,619 | #324 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2733 of 4,908 | #1070 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 334 | 384 |
| Girls / boys | 148 / 186 | 190 / 194 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1090 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 21.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 5% |
| Suburb | East Gosford 2250 | East Gosford 2250 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gosfordest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.spegdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.4 vs 49.5).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gosford East Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.9).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 384 students compared with 334.
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -5%).
- •Gosford East Public School is a government school while St Patrick'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 Gosford East Public School better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (69.4 vs 49.5 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 Gosford East Public School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
About 253 m in a straight line, between East Gosford and East Gosford in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gosford East Public School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has 17.9.
How do Gosford East Public School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Gosford East Public School is 889th of 1,619 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 324th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.