Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School vs Hoxton Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 986 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Carnes Hill · Catholic primary · K-6
669 students · ICSEA 1059
Hoxton Park Public School
Hoxton Park · Government primary · K-6
531 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Carnes Hill NSW | Hoxton Park Public School Hoxton Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #731 of 1,619 | #1225 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2232 of 4,908 | #3801 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 669 | 531 |
| Girls / boys | 343 / 326 | 255 / 276 |
| Foundation intake | 96 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.8 | 31.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Carnes Hill 2171 | Hoxton Park 2171 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hscarneshill.syd.catholic.edu.au | hoxtonpark-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.3 vs 34.6).
- •Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1059 vs 985), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hoxton Park Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.2).
- •Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 669 students compared with 531.
- •Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -23%).
- •Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Hoxton Park Public 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 Spirit Catholic Primary School better than Hoxton Park Public School?
On the Success Index, Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School ranks higher (56.3 vs 34.6 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 Spirit Catholic Primary School and Hoxton Park Public School?
About 986 m in a straight line, between Carnes Hill and Hoxton Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School has 19.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hoxton Park Public School has 17.0.
How do Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School and Hoxton Park Public School rank in NSW?
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is 731st of 1,619 and Hoxton Park Public School is 1225th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.