Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School vs Smalls Road Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
North Ryde · Catholic primary · K-6
399 students · ICSEA 1129
Smalls Road Public School
Ryde · Government primary · K-6
494 students · ICSEA 1114
| Measure | Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School North Ryde NSW | Smalls Road Public School Ryde NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #248 of 1,619 | #73 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #840 of 4,908 | #291 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 399 | 494 |
| Girls / boys | 200 / 199 | 235 / 259 |
| Foundation intake | 70 | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +798% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1129 | 1114 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.3 | 30.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 68% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | North Ryde 2113 | Ryde 2112 |
| Council area | Ryde | Ryde |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hsnryde.syd.catholic.edu.au | smallsroad-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Smalls Road Public School scores higher on the Success Index (78.4 vs 71.8).
- •Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1129 vs 1114), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Smalls Road Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.9).
- •Smalls Road Public School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 399.
- •Smalls Road Public School has grown faster over five years (798% vs -8%).
- •Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Smalls Road 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 Smalls Road Public School?
On the Success Index, Smalls Road Public School ranks higher (78.4 vs 71.8 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 Smalls Road Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between North Ryde and Ryde in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Smalls Road Public School has 16.4.
How do Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School and Smalls Road Public School rank in NSW?
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is 248th of 1,619 and Smalls Road Public School is 73rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.