Holy Family Catholic Primary School vs Inaburra School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 599 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Menai · Catholic primary · K-6
803 students · ICSEA 1098
Inaburra School
Bangor · Independent combined · K-12
1,211 students · ICSEA 1123
| Measure | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Menai NSW | Inaburra School Bangor NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #340 of 1,619 | #77 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1116 of 4,908 | #217 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 803 | 1,211 |
| Girls / boys | 385 / 418 | 603 / 608 |
| Foundation intake | 106 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 138 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 136 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1098 | 1123 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.9 | 118.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 60.4 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Menai 2234 | Bangor 2234 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hfmenai.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.inaburra.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Inaburra School scores higher on the Success Index (72.3 vs 68.9).
- •Inaburra School has the higher ICSEA (1123 vs 1098), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Inaburra School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 19.2).
- •Inaburra School is the larger school with 1,211 students compared with 803.
- •Inaburra School has grown faster over five years (10% vs 3%).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Inaburra School is an independent 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 Inaburra School?
On the Success Index, Inaburra School ranks higher (72.3 vs 68.9 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 Inaburra School?
About 599 m in a straight line, between Menai and Bangor in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School has 19.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Inaburra School has 10.2.
How do Holy Family Catholic Primary School and Inaburra School rank in NSW?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is 340th of 1,619 and Inaburra School is 77th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.