Kellyville Ridge Public School vs St John XXIII Catholic College (Secondary)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 441 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kellyville Ridge Public School
Kellyville Ridge · Government primary · K-6
671 students · ICSEA 1107
St John XXIII Catholic College (Secondary)
Stanhope Gardens · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,166 students · ICSEA 1097
| Measure | Kellyville Ridge Public School Kellyville Ridge NSW | St John XXIII Catholic College (Secondary) Stanhope Gardens NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #377 of 1,619 | #66 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1195 of 4,908 | #184 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 671 | 1,166 |
| Girls / boys | 340 / 331 | 591 / 575 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 213 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 170 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1107 | 1097 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.7 | 83.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 21.2 |
| Language background other than English | 71% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kellyville Ridge 2155 | Stanhope Gardens 2768 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kellyridge-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.clcstanhope.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John XXIII Catholic College (Secondary) scores higher on the Success Index (74.2 vs 68.1).
- •Kellyville Ridge Public School has the higher ICSEA (1107 vs 1097), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John XXIII Catholic College (Secondary) has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.8).
- •St John XXIII Catholic College (Secondary) is the larger school with 1,166 students compared with 671.
- •St John XXIII Catholic College (Secondary) has grown faster over five years (14% vs -14%).
- •Kellyville Ridge Public School is a government school while St John XXIII Catholic College (Secondary) 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 Kellyville Ridge Public School better than St John XXIII Catholic College (Secondary)?
On the Success Index, St John XXIII Catholic College (Secondary) ranks higher (74.2 vs 68.1 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 Kellyville Ridge Public School and St John XXIII Catholic College (Secondary)?
About 441 m in a straight line, between Kellyville Ridge and Stanhope Gardens in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kellyville Ridge Public School has 17.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John XXIII Catholic College (Secondary) has 14.0.
How do Kellyville Ridge Public School and St John XXIII Catholic College (Secondary) rank in NSW?
Kellyville Ridge Public School is 377th of 1,619 and St John XXIII Catholic College (Secondary) is 66th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.