Holy Family Primary School vs Wallacia Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.6 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
Wallacia Public School
Wallacia · Government primary · K-6
53 students · ICSEA 959
| Measure | Holy Family Primary School Luddenham NSW | Wallacia Public School Wallacia NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #804 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2459 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 256 | 53 |
| Girls / boys | 118 / 138 | 34 / 19 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1012 | 959 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 3.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 11% |
| Suburb | Luddenham 2745 | Wallacia 2745 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hfluddenham.catholic.edu.au | wallacia-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (53.4 vs 33.4).
- •Holy Family Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1012 vs 959), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Family Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.1).
- •Holy Family Primary School is the larger school with 256 students compared with 53.
- •Holy Family Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -15%).
- •Holy Family Primary School is a catholic school while Wallacia 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 Wallacia Public School?
On the Success Index, Holy Family Primary School ranks higher (53.4 vs 33.4 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 Wallacia Public School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Luddenham and Wallacia 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 Wallacia Public School has 15.1.
How do Holy Family Primary School and Wallacia Public School rank in NSW?
Holy Family Primary School is 804th of 1,619 and Wallacia Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.