Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School vs St Patrick's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 139 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 Patrick's Primary School
Lochinvar · Catholic primary · K-6
577 students · ICSEA 1009
| Measure | Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School Bossley Park NSW | St Patrick's Primary School Lochinvar NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1034 of 1,619 | #1002 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3223 of 4,908 | #3126 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 641 | 577 |
| Girls / boys | 329 / 312 | 276 / 301 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 1009 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.9 | 33.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 99% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 13% |
| Suburb | Bossley Park 2176 | Lochinvar 2321 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | mibossleypark.syd.catholic.edu.au | lochinvarsp.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (44.4 vs 43.0).
- •Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.1).
- •Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 577.
- •St Patrick's Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -5%).
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 Patrick's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's Primary School ranks higher (44.4 vs 43.0 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 Patrick's Primary School?
About 139 km in a straight line, between Bossley Park and Lochinvar 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 Patrick's Primary School has 17.1.
How do Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School and St Patrick's Primary School rank in NSW?
Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School is 1034th of 1,619 and St Patrick's Primary School is 1002nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.