Griffith East Public School vs St Mary's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Griffith East Public School
Griffith · Government primary · K-6
500 students · ICSEA 966
St Mary's Primary School
Yoogali · Catholic primary · K-6
161 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Griffith East Public School Griffith NSW | St Mary's Primary School Yoogali NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1392 of 1,619 | #677 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4260 of 4,908 | #2064 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 500 | 161 |
| Girls / boys | 232 / 268 | 88 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.7 | 11.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 2% |
| Suburb | Griffith 2680 | Yoogali 2680 |
| Council area | Griffith | Griffith |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | griffithe-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | web.smyww.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.4 vs 28.2).
- •St Mary's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1033 vs 966), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.4).
- •Griffith East Public School is the larger school with 500 students compared with 161.
- •St Mary's Primary School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -9%).
- •Griffith East Public School is a government school while St Mary'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 Griffith East Public School better than St Mary's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Primary School ranks higher (58.4 vs 28.2 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 Griffith East Public School and St Mary's Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Griffith and Yoogali in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Griffith East Public School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Primary School has 14.5.
How do Griffith East Public School and St Mary's Primary School rank in NSW?
Griffith East Public School is 1392nd of 1,619 and St Mary's Primary School is 677th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.