Leeton Public School vs St Francis De Sales Regional College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Leeton Public School
Leeton · Government primary · K-6
258 students · ICSEA 976
St Francis De Sales Regional College
Leeton · Catholic high school · 7-12
666 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Leeton Public School Leeton NSW | St Francis De Sales Regional College Leeton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1333 of 1,619 | #273 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4114 of 4,908 | #717 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 258 | 666 |
| Girls / boys | 124 / 134 | 346 / 320 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 105 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 98 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.0 | 52.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 29.4 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 6% |
| Suburb | Leeton 2705 | Leeton 2705 |
| Council area | Leeton | Leeton |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | leeton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.sfcww.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Francis De Sales Regional College scores higher on the Success Index (51.2 vs 30.1).
- •St Francis De Sales Regional College has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Francis De Sales Regional College has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 17.2).
- •St Francis De Sales Regional College is the larger school with 666 students compared with 258.
- •St Francis De Sales Regional College has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -24%).
- •Leeton Public School is a government school while St Francis De Sales Regional 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 Leeton Public School better than St Francis De Sales Regional College?
On the Success Index, St Francis De Sales Regional College ranks higher (51.2 vs 30.1 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 Leeton Public School and St Francis De Sales Regional College?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Leeton and Leeton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Leeton Public School has 17.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis De Sales Regional College has 12.6.
How do Leeton Public School and St Francis De Sales Regional College rank in NSW?
Leeton Public School is 1333rd of 1,619 and St Francis De Sales Regional College is 273rd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.