Holy Saviour School vs St Charbel's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 759 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Saviour School
Greenacre · Independent primary · K-6
298 students · ICSEA 1038
St Charbel's College
Punchbowl · Independent combined · K-12
1,198 students · ICSEA 1054
| Measure | Holy Saviour School Greenacre NSW | St Charbel's College Punchbowl NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #607 of 1,619 | #172 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1851 of 4,908 | #555 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 298 | 1,198 |
| Girls / boys | 142 / 156 | 619 / 579 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 99 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 104 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 81 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1054 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 98.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 34.4 |
| Language background other than English | 95% | 99% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Greenacre 2190 | Punchbowl 2196 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.holysaviour.nsw.edu.au/ | www.stcharbel.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Saviour School scores higher on the Success Index (60.9 vs 54.6).
- •St Charbel's College has the higher ICSEA (1054 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Charbel's College has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.5).
- •St Charbel's College is the larger school with 1,198 students compared with 298.
- •Holy Saviour School has grown faster over five years (19% vs 4%).
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 Saviour School better than St Charbel's College?
On the Success Index, Holy Saviour School ranks higher (60.9 vs 54.6 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 Saviour School and St Charbel's College?
About 759 m in a straight line, between Greenacre and Punchbowl in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Saviour School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Charbel's College has 12.2.
How do Holy Saviour School and St Charbel's College rank in NSW?
Holy Saviour School is 607th of 1,619 and St Charbel's College is 172nd of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.