Kingdom Culture Christian School vs St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 858 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kingdom Culture Christian School
Arncliffe · Independent combined · K-12
196 students · ICSEA 1082
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School
Arncliffe · Catholic primary · K-6
292 students · ICSEA 1116
| Measure | Kingdom Culture Christian School Arncliffe NSW | St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School Arncliffe NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #139 of 314 | #87 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #451 of 1,259 | #329 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 196 | 292 |
| Girls / boys | 97 / 99 | 147 / 145 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | 23 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 4 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +202% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1082 | 1116 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 18.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Arncliffe 2205 | Arncliffe 2205 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kccs.nsw.edu.au | stfxarncliffe.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.0 vs 60.6).
- •St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1082), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kingdom Culture Christian School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.0).
- •St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 292 students compared with 196.
- •Kingdom Culture Christian School has grown faster over five years (202% vs 39%).
- •Kingdom Culture Christian School is a independent school while St Francis Xavier'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 Kingdom Culture Christian School better than St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (78.0 vs 60.6 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 Kingdom Culture Christian School and St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School?
About 858 m in a straight line, between Arncliffe and Arncliffe in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingdom Culture Christian School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School has 16.0.
How do Kingdom Culture Christian School and St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Kingdom Culture Christian School is 139th of 314 and St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School is 87th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.