Marie Bashir Public School vs St Martha's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 714 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marie Bashir Public School
Strathfield · Government primary · K-6
424 students · ICSEA 1104
St Martha's Catholic Primary School
Strathfield · Catholic primary · K-6
315 students · ICSEA 1120
| Measure | Marie Bashir Public School Strathfield NSW | St Martha's Catholic Primary School Strathfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #169 of 1,619 | #160 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #617 of 4,908 | #584 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 424 | 315 |
| Girls / boys | 226 / 198 | 168 / 147 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1104 | 1120 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.0 | 20.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 85% | 95% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Strathfield 2135 | Strathfield 2135 |
| Council area | Strathfield | Strathfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mariebashir-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stmstrathfield.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (74.1 vs 74.5).
- •St Martha's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1120 vs 1104), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marie Bashir Public School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 315.
- •Marie Bashir Public School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -2%).
- •Marie Bashir Public School is a government school while St Martha'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 Marie Bashir Public School better than St Martha's Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Marie Bashir Public School and St Martha's Catholic Primary School?
About 714 m in a straight line, between Strathfield and Strathfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marie Bashir Public School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Martha's Catholic Primary School has 15.6.
How do Marie Bashir Public School and St Martha's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Marie Bashir Public School is 169th of 1,619 and St Martha's Catholic Primary School is 160th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.