Holy Family Parish School vs Parkes East Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 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 East Public School
Parkes · Government primary · K-6
281 students · ICSEA 949
| Measure | Holy Family Parish School Parkes NSW | Parkes East Public School Parkes NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1015 of 1,619 | #1267 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3167 of 4,908 | #3939 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 171 | 281 |
| Girls / boys | 85 / 86 | 141 / 140 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 988 | 949 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 18.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 3.7 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 25% |
| Suburb | Parkes 2870 | Parkes 2870 |
| Council area | Parkes | Parkes |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.parkes.catholic.edu.au | parkeseast-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Parish School scores higher on the Success Index (43.6 vs 32.7).
- •Holy Family Parish School has the higher ICSEA (988 vs 949), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Family Parish School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.2).
- •Parkes East Public School is the larger school with 281 students compared with 171.
- •Holy Family Parish School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -20%).
- •Holy Family Parish School is a catholic school while Parkes 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 Parish School better than Parkes East Public School?
On the Success Index, Holy Family Parish School ranks higher (43.6 vs 32.7 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 East Public School?
About 1.4 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 East Public School has 15.2.
How do Holy Family Parish School and Parkes East Public School rank in NSW?
Holy Family Parish School is 1015th of 1,619 and Parkes East Public School is 1267th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.