Marks Point Public School vs St Francis Xavier's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marks Point Public School
Marks Point · Government primary · K-6
141 students · ICSEA 935
St Francis Xavier's Primary School
Belmont · Catholic primary · K-6
124 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Marks Point Public School Marks Point NSW | St Francis Xavier's Primary School Belmont NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1344 of 1,619 | #461 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4144 of 4,908 | #1380 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 141 | 124 |
| Girls / boys | 71 / 70 | 72 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 935 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 11.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 15% |
| Suburb | Marks Point 2280 | Belmont 2280 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | markspoint-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.belmont.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis Xavier's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.0 vs 29.8).
- •St Francis Xavier's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 935), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Francis Xavier's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.7).
- •Marks Point Public School is the larger school with 141 students compared with 124.
- •St Francis Xavier's Primary School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -5%).
- •Marks Point Public School is a government school while St Francis Xavier's 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 Marks Point Public School better than St Francis Xavier's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Francis Xavier's Primary School ranks higher (66.0 vs 29.8 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 Marks Point Public School and St Francis Xavier's Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Marks Point and Belmont in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marks Point Public School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Xavier's Primary School has 11.0.
How do Marks Point Public School and St Francis Xavier's Primary School rank in NSW?
Marks Point Public School is 1344th of 1,619 and St Francis Xavier's Primary School is 461st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.