Holy Family Catholic Primary School vs Macquarie Fields Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Ingleburn · Catholic primary · K-6
397 students · ICSEA 1066
Macquarie Fields Public School
Macquarie Fields · Government primary · K-6
828 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Ingleburn NSW | Macquarie Fields Public School Macquarie Fields NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #450 of 1,619 | #778 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1356 of 4,908 | #2366 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 397 | 828 |
| Girls / boys | 189 / 208 | 424 / 404 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 105 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1066 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 18.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 45.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 4.9 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Ingleburn 2565 | Macquarie Fields 2564 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hfidow.catholic.edu.au | macfields-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.2 vs 54.5).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1066 vs 1048), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Macquarie Fields Public School is the larger school with 828 students compared with 397.
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -15%).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Macquarie Fields Public School is a government 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 Holy Family Catholic Primary School better than Macquarie Fields Public School?
On the Success Index, Holy Family Catholic Primary School ranks higher (66.2 vs 54.5 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 Holy Family Catholic Primary School and Macquarie Fields Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ingleburn and Macquarie Fields in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School has 18.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Macquarie Fields Public School has 18.3.
How do Holy Family Catholic Primary School and Macquarie Fields Public School rank in NSW?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is 450th of 1,619 and Macquarie Fields Public School is 778th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.