Ironbark Ridge Public School vs St John XXIII Catholic College (Primary)
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ironbark Ridge Public School
Rouse Hill · Government primary · K-6
754 students · ICSEA 1156
St John XXIII Catholic College (Primary)
Stanhope Gardens · Catholic primary · K-6
799 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Ironbark Ridge Public School Rouse Hill NSW | St John XXIII Catholic College (Primary) Stanhope Gardens NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #176 of 1,619 | #234 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #639 of 4,908 | #812 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 754 | 799 |
| Girls / boys | 361 / 393 | 419 / 380 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 113 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1156 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 17.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.6 | 44.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 12.8 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Rouse Hill 2155 | Stanhope Gardens 2768 |
| Council area | The Hills | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ironbarkrg-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.clcstanhope.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ironbark Ridge Public School scores higher on the Success Index (73.9 vs 72.2).
- •Ironbark Ridge Public School has the higher ICSEA (1156 vs 1112), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John XXIII Catholic College (Primary) has fewer students per teacher (17.8 vs 19.5).
- •St John XXIII Catholic College (Primary) is the larger school with 799 students compared with 754.
- •St John XXIII Catholic College (Primary) has grown faster over five years (1% vs -23%).
- •Ironbark Ridge Public School is a government school while St John XXIII Catholic College (Primary) 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 Ironbark Ridge Public School better than St John XXIII Catholic College (Primary)?
On the Success Index, Ironbark Ridge Public School ranks higher (73.9 vs 72.2 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 Ironbark Ridge Public School and St John XXIII Catholic College (Primary)?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Rouse Hill and Stanhope Gardens in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ironbark Ridge Public School has 19.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John XXIII Catholic College (Primary) has 17.8.
How do Ironbark Ridge Public School and St John XXIII Catholic College (Primary) rank in NSW?
Ironbark Ridge Public School is 176th of 1,619 and St John XXIII Catholic College (Primary) is 234th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.