Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School vs John Edmondson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 736 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
John Edmondson High School
Horningsea Park · Government high school · 7-12
1,084 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Carnes Hill NSW | John Edmondson High School Horningsea Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #731 of 1,619 | #365 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #2232 of 4,908 | #1025 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 669 | 1,084 |
| Girls / boys | 343 / 326 | 514 / 570 |
| Foundation intake | 96 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 182 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 134 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.8 | 75.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 13.2 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Carnes Hill 2171 | Horningsea Park 2171 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hscarneshill.syd.catholic.edu.au | jedmondson-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.3 vs 36.9).
- •Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1059 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Edmondson High School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 19.2).
- •John Edmondson High School is the larger school with 1,084 students compared with 669.
- •Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -7%).
- •Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while John Edmondson High 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 John Edmondson High School?
On the Success Index, Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School ranks higher (56.3 vs 36.9 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 Spirit Catholic Primary School and John Edmondson High School?
About 736 m in a straight line, between Carnes Hill and Horningsea 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 John Edmondson High School has 14.4.
How do Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School and John Edmondson High School rank in NSW?
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is 731st of 1,619 and John Edmondson High School is 365th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.