Holy Spirit Infants School vs Holy Spirit Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Spirit Infants School
Abermain · Catholic primary · K-2
122 students · ICSEA 991
Holy Spirit Primary School
Kurri Kurri · Catholic primary · 3-6
186 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Holy Spirit Infants School Abermain NSW | Holy Spirit Primary School Kurri Kurri NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1037 of 1,619 | #940 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3230 of 4,908 | #2905 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-2 | 3-6 |
| Students | 122 | 186 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 59 | 98 / 88 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 991 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 13.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 9% |
| Suburb | Abermain 2326 | Kurri Kurri 2327 |
| Council area | Cessnock | Cessnock |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.abermain.catholic.edu.au | kurri.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Spirit Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (47.1 vs 42.9).
- •Holy Spirit Primary School has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Spirit Infants School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.9).
- •Holy Spirit Primary School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 122.
- •Holy Spirit Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -15%).
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 Infants School better than Holy Spirit Primary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Spirit Primary School ranks higher (47.1 vs 42.9 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 Infants School and Holy Spirit Primary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Abermain and Kurri Kurri in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Spirit Infants School has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Spirit Primary School has 13.9.
How do Holy Spirit Infants School and Holy Spirit Primary School rank in NSW?
Holy Spirit Infants School is 1037th of 1,619 and Holy Spirit Primary School is 940th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.