Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School vs William Carey Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 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
William Carey Christian School
Prestons · Independent combined · K-12
1,325 students · ICSEA 1105
| Measure | Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Carnes Hill NSW | William Carey Christian School Prestons NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #731 of 1,619 | #103 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #2232 of 4,908 | #303 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 669 | 1,325 |
| Girls / boys | 343 / 326 | 615 / 710 |
| Foundation intake | 96 | 103 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 123 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 65 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 1105 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.8 | 104.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 63.5 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 65% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Carnes Hill 2171 | Prestons 2170 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hscarneshill.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.wccs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •William Carey Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (68.1 vs 56.3).
- •William Carey Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1105 vs 1059), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •William Carey Christian School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 19.2).
- •William Carey Christian School is the larger school with 1,325 students compared with 669.
- •William Carey Christian School has grown faster over five years (14% vs 2%).
- •Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while William Carey Christian School is an independent 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 William Carey Christian School?
On the Success Index, William Carey Christian School ranks higher (68.1 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 William Carey Christian School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Carnes Hill and Prestons 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 William Carey Christian School has 12.6.
How do Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School and William Carey Christian School rank in NSW?
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is 731st of 1,619 and William Carey Christian School is 103rd of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.