Greenway Park Public School vs Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 573 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Greenway Park Public School
Carnes Hill · Government primary · K-6
620 students · ICSEA 1011
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Carnes Hill · Catholic primary · K-6
669 students · ICSEA 1059
| Measure | Greenway Park Public School Carnes Hill NSW | Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Carnes Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1064 of 1,619 | #731 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3334 of 4,908 | #2232 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 620 | 669 |
| Girls / boys | 306 / 314 | 343 / 326 |
| Foundation intake | 80 | 96 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 1059 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 19.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.4 | 34.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Carnes Hill 2171 | Carnes Hill 2171 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | greenwaypk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | hscarneshill.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.3 vs 41.3).
- •Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1059 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Greenway Park Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.6 vs 19.2).
- •Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 669 students compared with 620.
- •Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -18%).
- •Greenway Park Public School is a government school while Holy Spirit 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 Greenway Park Public School better than Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School ranks higher (56.3 vs 41.3 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 Greenway Park Public School and Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School?
About 573 m in a straight line, between Carnes Hill and Carnes Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Greenway Park Public School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School has 19.2.
How do Greenway Park Public School and Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Greenway Park Public School is 1064th of 1,619 and Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is 731st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.