Haberfield Public School vs St Joan of Arc Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 510 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Haberfield Public School
Haberfield · Government primary · K-6
542 students · ICSEA 1125
St Joan of Arc Catholic Primary School
Haberfield · Catholic primary · K-6
110 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Haberfield Public School Haberfield NSW | St Joan of Arc Catholic Primary School Haberfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #349 of 1,619 | #359 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1137 of 4,908 | #1148 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 542 | 110 |
| Girls / boys | 279 / 263 | 59 / 51 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -47% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1125 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.0 | 9.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 76% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Haberfield 2045 | Haberfield 2045 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | haberfield-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stjahaberfield.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (68.7 vs 68.6).
- •Haberfield Public School has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 1083), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joan of Arc Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 16.4).
- •Haberfield Public School is the larger school with 542 students compared with 110.
- •Haberfield Public School has grown faster over five years (-17% vs -47%).
- •Haberfield Public School is a government school while St Joan of Arc 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 Haberfield Public School better than St Joan of Arc Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Haberfield Public School and St Joan of Arc Catholic Primary School?
About 510 m in a straight line, between Haberfield and Haberfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Haberfield Public School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joan of Arc Catholic Primary School has 11.1.
How do Haberfield Public School and St Joan of Arc Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Haberfield Public School is 349th of 1,619 and St Joan of Arc Catholic Primary School is 359th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.