Loftus Public School vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Loftus Public School
Loftus · Government primary · K-6
337 students · ICSEA 1079
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Sutherland · Catholic primary · K-6
603 students · ICSEA 1106
| Measure | Loftus Public School Loftus NSW | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Sutherland NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #544 of 1,619 | #312 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1657 of 4,908 | #1040 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 337 | 603 |
| Girls / boys | 151 / 186 | 300 / 303 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 1106 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 18.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.8 | 32.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 1% |
| Suburb | Loftus 2232 | Sutherland 2232 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | loftus-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stpsutherland.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.7 vs 62.9).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1106 vs 1079), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Loftus Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.6).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 337.
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -15%).
- •Loftus Public School is a government school while St Patrick'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 Loftus Public School better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (69.7 vs 62.9 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 Loftus Public School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Loftus and Sutherland in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Loftus Public School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has 18.6.
How do Loftus Public School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Loftus Public School is 544th of 1,619 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 312th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.