John Warby Public School vs St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 865 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
John Warby Public School
Airds · Government primary · P-6
228 students · ICSEA 907
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Campbelltown · Catholic primary · K-6
341 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | John Warby Public School Airds NSW | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Campbelltown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1183 of 1,619 | #626 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3686 of 4,908 | #1904 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 228 | 341 |
| Girls / boys | 94 / 134 | 191 / 150 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 907 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 7% |
| Suburb | Airds 2560 | Campbelltown 2560 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | johnwarby-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stmdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.3 vs 36.3).
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 907), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Warby Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 16.1).
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 228.
- •John Warby Public School has grown faster over five years (25% vs 6%).
- •John Warby Public School is a government school while St Thomas More 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 John Warby Public School better than St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Thomas More Catholic Primary School ranks higher (60.3 vs 36.3 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 John Warby Public School and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
About 865 m in a straight line, between Airds and Campbelltown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
John Warby Public School has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School has 16.1.
How do John Warby Public School and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
John Warby Public School is 1183rd 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.