Holy Family Catholic Primary School vs Lindfield East Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.9 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
Lindfield East Public School
East Lindfield · Government primary · K-6
531 students · ICSEA 1167
| Measure | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Lindfield NSW | Lindfield East Public School East Lindfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #62 of 1,619 | #114 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #258 of 4,908 | #434 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 259 | 531 |
| Girls / boys | 126 / 133 | 231 / 300 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +33% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1168 | 1167 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 72% | 68% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 32.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lindfield 2070 | East Lindfield 2070 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hfldbb.catholic.edu.au/ | lindfielde-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.9 vs 76.5).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1168 vs 1167), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lindfield East Public School is the larger school with 531 students compared with 259.
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (33% vs -18%).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Lindfield East 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 Lindfield East Public School?
On the Success Index, Holy Family Catholic Primary School ranks higher (78.9 vs 76.5 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 Lindfield East Public School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lindfield and East Lindfield 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 Lindfield East Public School has 16.2.
How do Holy Family Catholic Primary School and Lindfield East Public School rank in NSW?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is 62nd of 1,619 and Lindfield East Public School is 114th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.