King Street Public School vs St Catherine's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
King Street Public School
Singleton · Government primary · K-6
433 students · ICSEA 900
St Catherine's Catholic College
Singleton · Catholic combined · K-12
1,010 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | King Street Public School Singleton NSW | St Catherine's Catholic College Singleton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1431 of 1,619 | #263 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #4371 of 4,908 | #982 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 433 | 1,010 |
| Girls / boys | 211 / 222 | 507 / 503 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 112 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 46 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 900 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.5 | 80.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 31.2 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 14% |
| Suburb | Singleton 2330 | Singleton 2330 |
| Council area | Singleton | Singleton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | kingstreet-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | singleton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (34.0 vs 26.8).
- •St Catherine's Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (974 vs 900), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Catherine's Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.3).
- •St Catherine's Catholic College is the larger school with 1,010 students compared with 433.
- •King Street Public School is a government school while St Catherine's Catholic College 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 King Street Public School better than St Catherine's Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St Catherine's Catholic College ranks higher (34.0 vs 26.8 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 King Street Public School and St Catherine's Catholic College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Singleton and Singleton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
King Street Public School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Catherine's Catholic College has 12.6.
How do King Street Public School and St Catherine's Catholic College rank in NSW?
King Street Public School is 1431st of 1,619 and St Catherine's Catholic College is 263rd of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.