Holy Family Primary School vs Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 114 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Primary School
Merewether Beach · Catholic primary · K-6
198 students · ICSEA 1132
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School
Gladesville · Catholic primary · K-6
179 students · ICSEA 1132
| Measure | Holy Family Primary School Merewether Beach NSW | Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School Gladesville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #152 of 1,619 | #79 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #569 of 4,908 | #304 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 198 | 179 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 105 | 99 / 80 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1132 | 1132 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.7 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 65% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Merewether Beach 2291 | Gladesville 2111 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Ryde |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | merewetherbeach.catholic.edu.au | olqpgladesville.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.3 vs 74.6).
- •Holy Family Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.4).
- •Holy Family Primary School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 179.
- •Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (34% vs -17%).
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 Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School ranks higher (78.3 vs 74.6 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 Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School?
About 114 km in a straight line, between Merewether Beach and Gladesville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Family Primary School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School has 15.4.
How do Holy Family Primary School and Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Holy Family Primary School is 152nd of 1,619 and Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School is 79th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.