Holy Family Parish School vs Parkes Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Parish School
Parkes · Catholic primary · K-6
171 students · ICSEA 988
Parkes Christian School
Parkes · Independent combined · K-12
402 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Holy Family Parish School Parkes NSW | Parkes Christian School Parkes NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1015 of 1,619 | #197 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #3167 of 4,908 | #620 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 171 | 402 |
| Girls / boys | 85 / 86 | 210 / 192 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 47 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 15 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +70% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 988 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 29.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 16.5 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 15% |
| Suburb | Parkes 2870 | Parkes 2870 |
| Council area | Parkes | Parkes |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.parkes.catholic.edu.au | www.parkescs.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Parkes Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (51.5 vs 43.6).
- •Parkes Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 988), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Parkes Christian School is the larger school with 402 students compared with 171.
- •Parkes Christian School has grown faster over five years (70% vs -7%).
- •Holy Family Parish School is a catholic school while Parkes Christian 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 Parish School better than Parkes Christian School?
On the Success Index, Parkes Christian School ranks higher (51.5 vs 43.6 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 Parish School and Parkes Christian School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Parkes and Parkes in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Family Parish School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parkes Christian School has 13.4.
How do Holy Family Parish School and Parkes Christian School rank in NSW?
Holy Family Parish School is 1015th of 1,619 and Parkes Christian School is 197th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.