Greta Public School vs St Patrick's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 6.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Greta Public School
Greta · Government primary · K-6
186 students · ICSEA 935
St Patrick's Primary School
Lochinvar · Catholic primary · K-6
577 students · ICSEA 1009
| Measure | Greta Public School Greta NSW | St Patrick's Primary School Lochinvar NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1375 of 1,619 | #1002 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4226 of 4,908 | #3126 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 186 | 577 |
| Girls / boys | 70 / 116 | 276 / 301 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 935 | 1009 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 33.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.9 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 13% |
| Suburb | Greta 2334 | Lochinvar 2321 |
| Council area | Cessnock | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | greta-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | lochinvarsp.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (44.4 vs 28.7).
- •St Patrick's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 935), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Greta Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.1).
- •St Patrick's Primary School is the larger school with 577 students compared with 186.
- •St Patrick's Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs 1%).
- •Greta Public School is a government school while St Patrick'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 Greta Public School better than St Patrick's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's Primary School ranks higher (44.4 vs 28.7 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 Greta Public School and St Patrick's Primary School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Greta and Lochinvar in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Greta Public School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Primary School has 17.1.
How do Greta Public School and St Patrick's Primary School rank in NSW?
Greta Public School is 1375th of 1,619 and St Patrick's Primary School is 1002nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.