Holy Family Primary School vs St Patrick's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 270 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Primary School
Luddenham · Catholic primary · K-6
256 students · ICSEA 1012
St Patrick's Primary School
Gundagai · Catholic primary · K-6
81 students · ICSEA 1012
| Measure | Holy Family Primary School Luddenham NSW | St Patrick's Primary School Gundagai NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #804 of 1,619 | #855 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2459 of 4,908 | #2600 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 256 | 81 |
| Girls / boys | 118 / 138 | 43 / 38 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1012 | 1012 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 7.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 5% |
| Suburb | Luddenham 2745 | Gundagai 2722 |
| Council area | Penrith | Cootamundra-Gundagai |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hfluddenham.catholic.edu.au | www.spg.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (53.4 vs 51.3).
- •St Patrick's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.5).
- •Holy Family Primary School is the larger school with 256 students compared with 81.
- •Holy Family Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs 1%).
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 St Patrick's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Family Primary School ranks higher (53.4 vs 51.3 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 St Patrick's Primary School?
About 270 km in a straight line, between Luddenham and Gundagai in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Family Primary School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Primary School has 10.3.
How do Holy Family Primary School and St Patrick's Primary School rank in NSW?
Holy Family Primary School is 804th of 1,619 and St Patrick's Primary School is 855th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.