Kirrawee Public School vs St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 724 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kirrawee Public School
Kirrawee · Government primary · K-6
326 students · ICSEA 1050
St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School
Gymea · Catholic primary · K-6
596 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Kirrawee Public School Kirrawee NSW | St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School Gymea NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #455 of 1,619 | #138 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1367 of 4,908 | #536 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 326 | 596 |
| Girls / boys | 169 / 157 | 298 / 298 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 95 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 35.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kirrawee 2232 | Gymea 2227 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kirrawee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sclgymea.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.0 vs 66.1).
- •St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1050), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kirrawee Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.6).
- •St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 596 students compared with 326.
- •Kirrawee Public School has grown faster over five years (13% vs 8%).
- •Kirrawee Public School is a government school while St Catherine Labouré 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 Kirrawee Public School better than St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School ranks higher (75.0 vs 66.1 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 Kirrawee Public School and St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School?
About 724 m in a straight line, between Kirrawee and Gymea in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kirrawee Public School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School has 16.6.
How do Kirrawee Public School and St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Kirrawee Public School is 455th of 1,619 and St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School is 138th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.