Holy Family Primary School vs Whalan Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 891 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Primary School
Emerton · Catholic primary · K-6
201 students · ICSEA 945
Whalan Public School
Whalan · Government primary · P-6
340 students · ICSEA 870
| Measure | Holy Family Primary School Emerton NSW | Whalan Public School Whalan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1157 of 1,619 | #1478 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3628 of 4,908 | #4501 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 201 | 340 |
| Girls / boys | 108 / 93 | 156 / 184 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 945 | 870 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 25.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 7.7 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 38% |
| Suburb | Emerton 2770 | Whalan 2770 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hfemerton.catholic.edu.au | whalan-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (37.1 vs 25.0).
- •Holy Family Primary School has the higher ICSEA (945 vs 870), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Family Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.5).
- •Whalan Public School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 201.
- •Whalan Public School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -6%).
- •Holy Family Primary School is a catholic school while Whalan 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 Primary School better than Whalan Public School?
On the Success Index, Holy Family Primary School ranks higher (37.1 vs 25.0 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 Primary School and Whalan Public School?
About 891 m in a straight line, between Emerton and Whalan in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Family Primary School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Whalan Public School has 13.5.
How do Holy Family Primary School and Whalan Public School rank in NSW?
Holy Family Primary School is 1157th of 1,619 and Whalan Public School is 1478th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.