Holy Family Catholic Primary School vs St Pius X Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 50 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
St Pius X Catholic Primary School
Unanderra · Catholic primary · K-6
371 students · ICSEA 1066
| Measure | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Ingleburn NSW | St Pius X Catholic Primary School Unanderra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #450 of 1,619 | #483 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1356 of 4,908 | #1474 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 397 | 371 |
| Girls / boys | 189 / 208 | 188 / 183 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1066 | 1066 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 21.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Ingleburn 2565 | Unanderra 2526 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hfidow.catholic.edu.au | www.spxudow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.2 vs 64.8).
- •St Pius X Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.3).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 371.
- •St Pius X Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (32% vs 14%).
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 St Pius X Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Family Catholic Primary School ranks higher (66.2 vs 64.8 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 St Pius X Catholic Primary School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Ingleburn and Unanderra 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 St Pius X Catholic Primary School has 17.3.
How do Holy Family Catholic Primary School and St Pius X Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is 450th of 1,619 and St Pius X Catholic Primary School is 483rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.