Liverpool West Public School vs St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 934 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Liverpool West Public School
Liverpool · Government primary · P-6
668 students · ICSEA 920
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School
Lurnea · Catholic primary · K-6
400 students · ICSEA 1062
| Measure | Liverpool West Public School Liverpool NSW | St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School Lurnea NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1350 of 1,619 | #469 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4159 of 4,908 | #1427 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 668 | 400 |
| Girls / boys | 335 / 333 | 185 / 215 |
| Foundation intake | 117 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 920 | 1062 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.8 | 25.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 86% | 89% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Liverpool 2170 | Lurnea 2170 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | liverpoolw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stfxlurnea.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.5 vs 29.6).
- •St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1062 vs 920), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Liverpool West Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.6).
- •Liverpool West Public School is the larger school with 668 students compared with 400.
- •St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -4%).
- •Liverpool West Public School is a government 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 Liverpool West Public School better than St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (65.5 vs 29.6 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 Liverpool West Public School and St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School?
About 934 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Lurnea in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Liverpool West Public School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School has 15.6.
How do Liverpool West Public School and St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Liverpool West Public School is 1350th of 1,619 and St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School is 469th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.