Holy Name Primary School vs St Mary's Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 445 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 Mary's Parish School
Warren · Catholic primary · K-6
127 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Holy Name Primary School Forster NSW | St Mary's Parish School Warren NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #836 of 1,619 | #851 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2547 of 4,908 | #2592 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 345 | 127 |
| Girls / boys | 165 / 180 | 63 / 64 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +33% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 9.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 2.7 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 13% |
| Suburb | Forster 2428 | Warren 2824 |
| Council area | Mid-Coast | Warren |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | forster.catholic.edu.au | www.warren.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (52.1 vs 51.4).
- •St Mary's Parish School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.4).
- •Holy Name Primary School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 127.
- •Holy Name Primary School has grown faster over five years (33% vs -16%).
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 Mary's Parish 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 Name Primary School and St Mary's Parish School?
About 445 km in a straight line, between Forster and Warren 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 Mary's Parish School has 14.1.
How do Holy Name Primary School and St Mary's Parish School rank in NSW?
Holy Name Primary School is 836th of 1,619 and St Mary's Parish School is 851st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.