Gymea North Public School vs St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gymea North Public School
Gymea · Government primary · K-6
362 students · ICSEA 1075
St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School
Gymea · Catholic primary · K-6
596 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Gymea North Public School Gymea NSW | St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School Gymea NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #442 of 1,619 | #138 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1339 of 4,908 | #536 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 362 | 596 |
| Girls / boys | 185 / 177 | 298 / 298 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 95 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1075 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.1 | 35.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Gymea 2227 | Gymea 2227 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gymeanorth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sclgymea.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.0 vs 66.4).
- •St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1075), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.0).
- •St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 596 students compared with 362.
- •St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (8% vs 2%).
- •Gymea North Public School is a government school while St Catherine Labouré 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 Gymea North Public School better than St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School ranks higher (75.0 vs 66.4 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 Gymea North Public School and St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Gymea and Gymea in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gymea North Public School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School has 16.6.
How do Gymea North Public School and St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Gymea North Public School is 442nd of 1,619 and St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School is 138th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.