Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell vs St Aidan's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 434 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell
Toormina · Catholic primary · K-6
490 students · ICSEA 1052
St Aidan's Primary School
Rooty Hill · Catholic primary · K-6
391 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell Toormina NSW | St Aidan's Primary School Rooty Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 65 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #476 of 1,619 | #471 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1454 of 4,908 | #1432 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 490 | 391 |
| Girls / boys | 263 / 227 | 187 / 204 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 26.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 7.9 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 83% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Toormina 2452 | Rooty Hill 2766 |
| Council area | Coffs Harbour | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | moodle.sawplism.catholic.edu.au | www.staidansrootyhill.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (65.0 vs 65.4).
- •St Aidan's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.1).
- •Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell is the larger school with 490 students compared with 391.
- •Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell has grown faster over five years (14% vs -3%).
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 Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell better than St Aidan's 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 Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell and St Aidan's Primary School?
About 434 km in a straight line, between Toormina and Rooty Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Aidan's Primary School has 14.5.
How do Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell and St Aidan's Primary School rank in NSW?
Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell is 476th of 1,619 and St Aidan's Primary School is 471st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.