Holy Name Primary School vs St Bede's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 441 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Name Primary School
Forster · Catholic primary · K-6
345 students · ICSEA 1014
St Bede's Primary School
Braidwood · Catholic primary · K-6
131 students · ICSEA 1013
| Measure | Holy Name Primary School Forster NSW | St Bede's Primary School Braidwood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #836 of 1,619 | #864 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2547 of 4,908 | #2630 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 345 | 131 |
| Girls / boys | 165 / 180 | 60 / 71 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +33% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 1013 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 8.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 4.9 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 7% |
| Suburb | Forster 2428 | Braidwood 2622 |
| Council area | Mid-Coast | Queanbeyan-Palerang |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | forster.catholic.edu.au | www.stbedesb.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Name Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (52.1 vs 50.9).
- •Holy Name Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 1013), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Bede's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.4).
- •Holy Name Primary School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 131.
- •Holy Name Primary School has grown faster over five years (33% vs -2%).
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 Name Primary School better than St Bede's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Name Primary School ranks higher (52.1 vs 50.9 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 Name Primary School and St Bede's Primary School?
About 441 km in a straight line, between Forster and Braidwood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Name Primary School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Bede's Primary School has 14.9.
How do Holy Name Primary School and St Bede's Primary School rank in NSW?
Holy Name Primary School is 836th of 1,619 and St Bede's Primary School is 864th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.