Hurstville Public School vs St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 503 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hurstville Public School
Hurstville · Government primary · K-6
1,048 students · ICSEA 1102
St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Hurstville · Catholic primary · K-6
408 students · ICSEA 1088
| Measure | Hurstville Public School Hurstville NSW | St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Hurstville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #375 of 1,619 | #431 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1192 of 4,908 | #1318 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,048 | 408 |
| Girls / boys | 478 / 570 | 206 / 202 |
| Foundation intake | 122 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1102 | 1088 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 68.4 | 24.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 99% | 82% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hurstville 2220 | Hurstville 2220 |
| Council area | Georges River | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hurstville-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stmsshurstville.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hurstville Public School scores higher on the Success Index (68.1 vs 66.7).
- •Hurstville Public School has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1088), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hurstville Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.0).
- •Hurstville Public School is the larger school with 1,048 students compared with 408.
- •St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -14%).
- •Hurstville Public School is a government school while St Mary's Star of the Sea 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 Hurstville Public School better than St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hurstville Public School ranks higher (68.1 vs 66.7 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 Hurstville Public School and St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
About 503 m in a straight line, between Hurstville and Hurstville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hurstville Public School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School has 17.0.
How do Hurstville Public School and St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Hurstville Public School is 375th of 1,619 and St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is 431st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.