Holy Spirit Primary School vs St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 32 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Spirit Primary School
St Clair · Catholic primary · K-6
331 students · ICSEA 1043
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Campbelltown · Catholic primary · K-6
341 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Holy Spirit Primary School St Clair NSW | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Campbelltown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #628 of 1,619 | #626 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1909 of 4,908 | #1904 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 331 | 341 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 144 | 191 / 150 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.5 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 7% |
| Suburb | St Clair 2759 | Campbelltown 2560 |
| Council area | Penrith | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hsstclair.catholic.edu.au | www.stmdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (60.2 vs 60.3).
- •Holy Spirit Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.1).
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 331.
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -8%).
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 Thomas More Catholic 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 Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between St Clair and Campbelltown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Spirit Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School has 16.1.
How do Holy Spirit Primary School and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Holy Spirit Primary School is 628th of 1,619 and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is 626th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.