Malabar Public School vs St Andrew's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 225 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Malabar Public School
Malabar · Government primary · K-6
244 students · ICSEA 1068
St Andrew's Catholic Primary School
Malabar · Catholic primary · K-6
402 students · ICSEA 1090
| Measure | Malabar Public School Malabar NSW | St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Malabar NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #668 of 1,619 | #251 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2036 of 4,908 | #846 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 244 | 402 |
| Girls / boys | 124 / 120 | 200 / 202 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 1090 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 23.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 6% |
| Suburb | Malabar 2036 | Malabar 2036 |
| Council area | Randwick | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | malabar-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stamalabar.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.8 vs 58.7).
- •St Andrew's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 1068), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Andrew's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 402 students compared with 244.
- •St Andrew's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -19%).
- •Malabar Public School is a government school while St Andrew'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 Malabar Public School better than St Andrew's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Andrew's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (71.8 vs 58.7 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 Malabar Public School and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School?
About 225 m in a straight line, between Malabar and Malabar in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Malabar Public School has 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School has 17.4.
How do Malabar Public School and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Malabar Public School is 668th of 1,619 and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School is 251st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.