Goulburn West Public School vs Saints Peter and Paul's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 8 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Goulburn West Public School
Goulburn · Government primary · K-6
373 students · ICSEA 978
Saints Peter and Paul's Primary School
Goulburn · Catholic primary · K-6
366 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Goulburn West Public School Goulburn NSW | Saints Peter and Paul's Primary School Goulburn NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1338 of 1,619 | #717 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4125 of 4,908 | #2183 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 373 | 366 |
| Girls / boys | 186 / 187 | 193 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +51% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 21.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 6% |
| Suburb | Goulburn 2580 | Goulburn 2580 |
| Council area | Goulburn Mulwaree | Goulburn Mulwaree |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | goulburnw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.sppg.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Saints Peter and Paul's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.8 vs 30.0).
- •Saints Peter and Paul's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1033 vs 978), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Goulburn West Public School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 366.
- •Saints Peter and Paul's Primary School has grown faster over five years (51% vs -7%).
- •Goulburn West Public School is a government school while Saints Peter and Paul's 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 Goulburn West Public School better than Saints Peter and Paul's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Saints Peter and Paul's Primary School ranks higher (56.8 vs 30.0 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 Goulburn West Public School and Saints Peter and Paul's Primary School?
About 8 m in a straight line, between Goulburn and Goulburn in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Goulburn West Public School has 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Saints Peter and Paul's Primary School has 17.1.
How do Goulburn West Public School and Saints Peter and Paul's Primary School rank in NSW?
Goulburn West Public School is 1338th of 1,619 and Saints Peter and Paul's Primary School is 717th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.