Greenacre Public School vs St John Vianney Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 830 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Greenacre Public School
Greenacre · Government primary · K-6
611 students · ICSEA 938
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School
Greenacre · Catholic primary · K-6
221 students · ICSEA 1034
| Measure | Greenacre Public School Greenacre NSW | St John Vianney Catholic Primary School Greenacre NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1284 of 1,619 | #656 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3982 of 4,908 | #2003 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 611 | 221 |
| Girls / boys | 296 / 315 | 116 / 105 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 1034 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.6 | 18.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Greenacre 2190 | Greenacre 2190 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | greenacre-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stjvgreenacre.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John Vianney Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.1 vs 32.0).
- •St John Vianney Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1034 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John Vianney Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.1).
- •Greenacre Public School is the larger school with 611 students compared with 221.
- •St John Vianney Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -27%).
- •Greenacre Public School is a government school while St John Vianney 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 Greenacre Public School better than St John Vianney Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St John Vianney Catholic Primary School ranks higher (59.1 vs 32.0 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 Greenacre Public School and St John Vianney Catholic Primary School?
About 830 m in a straight line, between Greenacre and Greenacre in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Greenacre Public School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John Vianney Catholic Primary School has 12.1.
How do Greenacre Public School and St John Vianney Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Greenacre Public School is 1284th of 1,619 and St John Vianney Catholic Primary School is 656th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.