Holy Family Parish School vs Parkes High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 791 m 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 High School
Parkes · Government high school · 7-12
467 students · ICSEA 894
| Measure | Holy Family Parish School Parkes NSW | Parkes High School Parkes NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1015 of 1,619 | #500 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3167 of 4,908 | #1362 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 171 | 467 |
| Girls / boys | 85 / 86 | 211 / 256 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 92 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 47 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 988 | 894 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 8.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 58.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 16.8 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 32% |
| Suburb | Parkes 2870 | Parkes 2870 |
| Council area | Parkes | Parkes |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.parkes.catholic.edu.au | parkes-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Parish School scores higher on the Success Index (43.6 vs 23.1).
- •Holy Family Parish School has the higher ICSEA (988 vs 894), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Parkes High School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 13.9).
- •Parkes High School is the larger school with 467 students compared with 171.
- •Holy Family Parish School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -18%).
- •Holy Family Parish School is a catholic school while Parkes 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 Parish School better than Parkes High School?
On the Success Index, Holy Family Parish School ranks higher (43.6 vs 23.1 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 High School?
About 791 m 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 High School has 8.0.
How do Holy Family Parish School and Parkes High School rank in NSW?
Holy Family Parish School is 1015th of 1,619 and Parkes High School is 500th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.