Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School vs St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 9.3 km 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
St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Hurstville · Catholic primary · K-6
408 students · ICSEA 1088
| Measure | Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School Croydon NSW | St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Hurstville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #181 of 1,619 | #431 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #658 of 4,908 | #1318 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 156 | 408 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 63 | 206 / 202 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1088 | 1088 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 24.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 82% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Croydon 2132 | Hurstville 2220 |
| Council area | Burwood | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hicroydon.syd.catholic.edu.au | stmsshurstville.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.7 vs 66.7).
- •Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 17.0).
- •St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 156.
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 St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School ranks higher (73.7 vs 66.7 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 Innocents' Catholic Primary School and St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Croydon and Hurstville 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 St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School has 17.0.
How do Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School and St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School is 181st of 1,619 and St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is 431st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.