Holsworthy Public School vs St Christopher's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 556 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holsworthy Public School
Holsworthy · Government primary · K-6
563 students · ICSEA 1100
St Christopher's Catholic Primary School
Holsworthy · Catholic primary · K-6
576 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Holsworthy Public School Holsworthy NSW | St Christopher's Catholic Primary School Holsworthy NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #517 of 1,619 | #566 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1569 of 4,908 | #1739 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 563 | 576 |
| Girls / boys | 283 / 280 | 293 / 283 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1100 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.0 | 33.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 9.6 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Holsworthy 2173 | Holsworthy 2173 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | holsworthy-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stcholsworthy.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holsworthy Public School scores higher on the Success Index (63.8 vs 62.1).
- •Holsworthy Public School has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 1080), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Christopher's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.2).
- •St Christopher's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 576 students compared with 563.
- •St Christopher's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -16%).
- •Holsworthy Public School is a government school while St Christopher's 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 Holsworthy Public School better than St Christopher's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Holsworthy Public School ranks higher (63.8 vs 62.1 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 Holsworthy Public School and St Christopher's Catholic Primary School?
About 556 m in a straight line, between Holsworthy and Holsworthy in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holsworthy Public School has 18.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Christopher's Catholic Primary School has 17.0.
How do Holsworthy Public School and St Christopher's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Holsworthy Public School is 517th of 1,619 and St Christopher's Catholic Primary School is 566th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.