Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso vs St Patrick's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 137 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso
Kelso · Catholic primary · K-6
463 students · ICSEA 1028
St Patrick's Primary School
Guildford · Catholic primary · K-6
342 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso Kelso NSW | St Patrick's Primary School Guildford NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #850 of 1,619 | #735 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2588 of 4,908 | #2239 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 463 | 342 |
| Girls / boys | 222 / 241 | 169 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.5 | 25.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 2% |
| Suburb | Kelso 2795 | Guildford 2161 |
| Council area | Bathurst | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.holyfamilykelso.catholic.edu.au/ | www.stpatsguildford.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.2 vs 51.4).
- •St Patrick's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 19.7).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso is the larger school with 463 students compared with 342.
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso has grown faster over five years (27% vs -16%).
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 Kelso better than St Patrick's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's Primary School ranks higher (56.2 vs 51.4 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 Kelso and St Patrick's Primary School?
About 137 km in a straight line, between Kelso and Guildford in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso has 19.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Primary School has 13.5.
How do Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso and St Patrick's Primary School rank in NSW?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kelso is 850th of 1,619 and St Patrick's Primary School is 735th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.