Keiraville Public School vs St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 860 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Keiraville Public School
Keiraville · Government primary · K-6
297 students · ICSEA 1103
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
Gwynneville · Catholic primary · K-6
175 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Keiraville Public School Keiraville NSW | St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Gwynneville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #313 of 1,619 | #460 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1045 of 4,908 | #1379 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 297 | 175 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 120 | 83 / 92 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1103 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.3 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Keiraville 2500 | Gwynneville 2500 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | keiraville-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.sbgdow.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Keiraville Public School scores higher on the Success Index (69.6 vs 66.0).
- •Keiraville Public School has the higher ICSEA (1103 vs 1083), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Brigid's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.2).
- •Keiraville Public School is the larger school with 297 students compared with 175.
- •St Brigid's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -10%).
- •Keiraville Public School is a government school while St Brigid's 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 Keiraville Public School better than St Brigid's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Keiraville Public School ranks higher (69.6 vs 66.0 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 Keiraville Public School and St Brigid's Catholic Primary School?
About 860 m in a straight line, between Keiraville and Gwynneville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Keiraville Public School has 17.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brigid's Catholic Primary School has 15.1.
How do Keiraville Public School and St Brigid's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Keiraville Public School is 313th of 1,619 and St Brigid's Catholic Primary School is 460th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.