Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School vs Lucas Gardens School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 841 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School
Croydon · Catholic primary · K-6
156 students · ICSEA 1088
Lucas Gardens School
Canada Bay · Government special · U
78 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School Croydon NSW | Lucas Gardens School Canada Bay NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #181 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #658 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 156 | 78 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 63 | 36 / 42 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1088 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 5.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 15.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 14.8 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Croydon 2132 | Canada Bay 2046 |
| Council area | Burwood | Canada Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hicroydon.syd.catholic.edu.au | lucasgarde-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1088 vs 1057), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lucas Gardens School has fewer students per teacher (5.2 vs 11.1).
- •Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 156 students compared with 78.
- •Lucas Gardens School has grown faster over five years (44% vs 2%).
- •Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Lucas Gardens 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 Innocents' Catholic Primary School better than Lucas Gardens School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School and Lucas Gardens School?
About 841 m in a straight line, between Croydon and Canada Bay in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lucas Gardens School has 5.2.
How do Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School and Lucas Gardens School rank in NSW?
Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School is 181st of 1,619 and Lucas Gardens School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.