Henschke Primary School vs St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 363 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Henschke Primary School
Wagga Wagga · Catholic primary · K-6
603 students · ICSEA 1029
St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
Bankstown · Catholic primary · K-6
443 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Henschke Primary School Wagga Wagga NSW | St Brendan's Catholic Primary School Bankstown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #776 of 1,619 | #762 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2364 of 4,908 | #2326 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 603 | 443 |
| Girls / boys | 307 / 296 | 211 / 232 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.1 | 27.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 100% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 0% |
| Suburb | Wagga Wagga 2650 | Bankstown 2200 |
| Council area | Wagga Wagga | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | web.hpww.catholic.edu.au/ | stbbankstown.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (54.5 vs 55.0).
- •Henschke Primary School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 443.
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 Henschke Primary School better than St Brendan's 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 Henschke Primary School and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School?
About 363 km in a straight line, between Wagga Wagga and Bankstown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Henschke Primary School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School has 15.9.
How do Henschke Primary School and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Henschke Primary School is 776th of 1,619 and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School is 762nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.