Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School vs John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 6.1 km 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 the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Bonnyrigg Heights · Catholic primary · K-6
843 students · ICSEA 1059
| Measure | Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Carnes Hill NSW | John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Bonnyrigg Heights NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #731 of 1,619 | #629 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2232 of 4,908 | #1910 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 669 | 843 |
| Girls / boys | 343 / 326 | 412 / 431 |
| Foundation intake | 96 | 113 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 1059 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.8 | 48.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 100% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Carnes Hill 2171 | Bonnyrigg Heights 2177 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hscarneshill.syd.catholic.edu.au | jbbonnyrigg.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •John the Baptist Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.2 vs 56.3).
- •John the Baptist Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.5 vs 19.2).
- •John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 843 students compared with 669.
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 the Baptist Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, John the Baptist Catholic Primary School ranks higher (60.2 vs 56.3 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 the Baptist Catholic Primary School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Carnes Hill and Bonnyrigg Heights 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 the Baptist Catholic Primary School has 17.5.
How do Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School and John the Baptist Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is 731st of 1,619 and John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is 629th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.