Holy Spirit Primary School vs St Patrick's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 541 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Spirit Primary School
Lavington · Catholic primary · K-6
335 students · ICSEA 1041
St Patrick's Primary School
Swansea · Catholic primary · K-6
165 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Holy Spirit Primary School Lavington NSW | St Patrick's Primary School Swansea NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #674 of 1,619 | #681 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2058 of 4,908 | #2074 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 335 | 165 |
| Girls / boys | 174 / 161 | 86 / 79 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 10.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 9% |
| Suburb | Lavington 2641 | Swansea 2281 |
| Council area | Albury | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hsslavington.com.au | www.swansea.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (58.4 vs 58.2).
- •Holy Spirit Primary School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 165.
- •St Patrick's Primary School has grown faster over five years (17% vs 2%).
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 Primary School better than St Patrick's Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Holy Spirit Primary School and St Patrick's Primary School?
About 541 km in a straight line, between Lavington and Swansea in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Spirit Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Primary School has 15.3.
How do Holy Spirit Primary School and St Patrick's Primary School rank in NSW?
Holy Spirit Primary School is 674th of 1,619 and St Patrick's Primary School is 681st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.