Leichhardt Public School vs St Columba's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 747 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Leichhardt Public School
Leichhardt · Government primary · K-6
532 students · ICSEA 1122
St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Leichhardt North · Catholic primary · K-6
180 students · ICSEA 1167
| Measure | Leichhardt Public School Leichhardt NSW | St Columba's Catholic Primary School Leichhardt North NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #358 of 1,619 | #16 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1147 of 4,908 | #58 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 532 | 180 |
| Girls / boys | 260 / 272 | 101 / 79 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1122 | 1167 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.3 | 12.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 2.1 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Leichhardt 2040 | Leichhardt North 2040 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | leichhardt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | scpsleichhardt.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Columba's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (83.8 vs 68.6).
- •St Columba's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1167 vs 1122), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Columba's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.0).
- •Leichhardt Public School is the larger school with 532 students compared with 180.
- •St Columba's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -26%).
- •Leichhardt Public School is a government school while St Columba'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 Leichhardt Public School better than St Columba's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Columba's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (83.8 vs 68.6 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 Leichhardt Public School and St Columba's Catholic Primary School?
About 747 m in a straight line, between Leichhardt and Leichhardt North in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Leichhardt Public School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Columba's Catholic Primary School has 14.8.
How do Leichhardt Public School and St Columba's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Leichhardt Public School is 358th of 1,619 and St Columba's Catholic Primary School is 16th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.