Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School vs St Johns Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Bossley Park · Catholic primary · K-6
641 students · ICSEA 1009
St Johns Park High School
St Johns Park · Government high school · 7-12
923 students · ICSEA 927
| Measure | Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School Bossley Park NSW | St Johns Park High School St Johns Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1034 of 1,619 | #460 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3223 of 4,908 | #1263 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 641 | 923 |
| Girls / boys | 329 / 312 | 408 / 515 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 156 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 155 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 927 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.9 | 78.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 19.0 |
| Language background other than English | 99% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bossley Park 2176 | St Johns Park 2176 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mibossleypark.syd.catholic.edu.au | stjohnspk-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.0 vs 26.8).
- •Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 927), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Johns Park High School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 16.5).
- •St Johns Park High School is the larger school with 923 students compared with 641.
- •Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while St Johns Park High School is a government 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 Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School better than St Johns Park High School?
On the Success Index, Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School ranks higher (43.0 vs 26.8 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 Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School and St Johns Park High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bossley Park and St Johns Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Johns Park High School has 11.8.
How do Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School and St Johns Park High School rank in NSW?
Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School is 1034th of 1,619 and St Johns Park High School is 460th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.