Horsley Park Public School vs Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Horsley Park Public School
Horsley Park · Government primary · K-6
84 students · ICSEA 932
Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Bossley Park · Catholic primary · K-6
641 students · ICSEA 1009
| Measure | Horsley Park Public School Horsley Park NSW | Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School Bossley Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1306 of 1,619 | #1034 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4036 of 4,908 | #3223 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 84 | 641 |
| Girls / boys | 29 / 55 | 329 / 312 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 83 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 932 | 1009 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 38.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 99% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 0% |
| Suburb | Horsley Park 2175 | Bossley Park 2176 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | horsleypk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mibossleypark.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.0 vs 31.2).
- •Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 932), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Horsley Park Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 16.5).
- •Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 84.
- •Horsley Park Public School is a government school while Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Horsley Park Public School better than Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School ranks higher (43.0 vs 31.2 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 Horsley Park Public School and Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Horsley Park and Bossley Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Horsley Park Public School has 8.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School has 16.5.
How do Horsley Park Public School and Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Horsley Park Public School is 1306th of 1,619 and Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School is 1034th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.