Hambledon Public School vs St John Paul II Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hambledon Public School
Quakers Hill · Government primary · K-6
633 students · ICSEA 1072
St John Paul II Catholic College
Schofields · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,159 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | Hambledon Public School Quakers Hill NSW | St John Paul II Catholic College Schofields NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #543 of 1,619 | #83 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1656 of 4,908 | #230 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 633 | 1,159 |
| Girls / boys | 302 / 331 | 590 / 569 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 237 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 122 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1072 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.6 | 85.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 28.2 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Quakers Hill 2763 | Schofields 2762 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hambledon-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stjohnpaul2.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St John Paul II Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (72.3 vs 62.9).
- •St John Paul II Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1074 vs 1072), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John Paul II Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.8).
- •St John Paul II Catholic College is the larger school with 1,159 students compared with 633.
- •St John Paul II Catholic College has grown faster over five years (15% vs -12%).
- •Hambledon Public School is a government school while St John Paul II Catholic College 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 Hambledon Public School better than St John Paul II Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St John Paul II Catholic College ranks higher (72.3 vs 62.9 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 Hambledon Public School and St John Paul II Catholic College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Quakers Hill and Schofields in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hambledon Public School has 17.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John Paul II Catholic College has 13.6.
How do Hambledon Public School and St John Paul II Catholic College rank in NSW?
Hambledon Public School is 543rd of 1,619 and St John Paul II Catholic College is 83rd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.