Holy Family Catholic Primary School vs Killara High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Lindfield · Catholic primary · K-6
259 students · ICSEA 1168
Killara High School
Killara · Government high school · 7-12
1,803 students · ICSEA 1147
| Measure | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Lindfield NSW | Killara High School Killara NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #62 of 1,619 | #59 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #258 of 4,908 | #165 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 259 | 1,803 |
| Girls / boys | 126 / 133 | 751 / 1,052 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 349 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 278 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +33% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1168 | 1147 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 72% | 60% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 119.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 19.2 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 65% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lindfield 2070 | Killara 2071 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hfldbb.catholic.edu.au/ | killara-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.9 vs 75.2).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1168 vs 1147), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Killara High School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.0).
- •Killara High School is the larger school with 1,803 students compared with 259.
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (33% vs 8%).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Killara High 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 Killara High School?
On the Success Index, Holy Family Catholic Primary School ranks higher (78.9 vs 75.2 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 Killara High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Lindfield and Killara in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Killara High School has 15.1.
How do Holy Family Catholic Primary School and Killara High School rank in NSW?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is 62nd of 1,619 and Killara High School is 59th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.