Haberfield Public School vs St Vincent's College Ashfield
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km 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 Vincent's College Ashfield
Ashfield · Catholic combined · K-12
1,092 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Haberfield Public School Haberfield NSW | St Vincent's College Ashfield Ashfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #349 of 1,619 | #177 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1137 of 4,908 | #566 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 542 | 1,092 |
| Girls / boys | 279 / 263 | 586 / 506 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 162 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 134 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +425% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1125 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.0 | 88.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 22.5 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Haberfield 2045 | Ashfield 2131 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | haberfield-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | svcashfield.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Haberfield Public School scores higher on the Success Index (68.7 vs 54.1).
- •Haberfield Public School has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Vincent's College Ashfield has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.4).
- •St Vincent's College Ashfield is the larger school with 1,092 students compared with 542.
- •St Vincent's College Ashfield has grown faster over five years (425% vs -17%).
- •Haberfield Public School is a government school while St Vincent's College Ashfield 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 Vincent's College Ashfield?
On the Success Index, Haberfield Public School ranks higher (68.7 vs 54.1 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 Haberfield Public School and St Vincent's College Ashfield?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Haberfield and Ashfield 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 Vincent's College Ashfield has 12.4.
How do Haberfield Public School and St Vincent's College Ashfield rank in NSW?
Haberfield Public School is 349th of 1,619 and St Vincent's College Ashfield is 177th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.