Kingsgrove Public School vs Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 667 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsgrove Public School
Kingsgrove · Government primary · K-6
268 students · ICSEA 1010
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School
Kingsgrove · Catholic primary · K-6
439 students · ICSEA 1113
| Measure | Kingsgrove Public School Kingsgrove NSW | Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School Kingsgrove NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #833 of 1,619 | #315 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2541 of 4,908 | #1047 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 268 | 439 |
| Girls / boys | 124 / 144 | 233 / 206 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -39% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 1113 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 19.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.6 | 22.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 90% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kingsgrove 2208 | Kingsgrove 2208 |
| Council area | Georges River | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kingsgrove-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | olfkingsgrove.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.6 vs 52.2).
- •Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1113 vs 1010), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kingsgrove Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 19.6).
- •Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 268.
- •Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -39%).
- •Kingsgrove Public School is a government school while Our Lady of Fatima 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 Kingsgrove Public School better than Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School ranks higher (69.6 vs 52.2 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 Kingsgrove Public School and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School?
About 667 m in a straight line, between Kingsgrove and Kingsgrove in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingsgrove Public School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School has 19.6.
How do Kingsgrove Public School and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Kingsgrove Public School is 833rd of 1,619 and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School is 315th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.