Mawarra Public School vs St Paul's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mawarra Public School
Camden · Government primary · K-6
386 students · ICSEA 1017
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Camden · Catholic primary · K-6
622 students · ICSEA 1047
| Measure | Mawarra Public School Camden NSW | St Paul's Catholic Primary School Camden NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #989 of 1,619 | #847 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3074 of 4,908 | #2580 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 386 | 622 |
| Girls / boys | 194 / 192 | 300 / 322 |
| Foundation intake | 76 | 97 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1047 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 35.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 2% |
| Suburb | Camden 2570 | Camden 2570 |
| Council area | Camden | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mawarra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.spcdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (51.6 vs 45.1).
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mawarra Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.5).
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 622 students compared with 386.
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -5%).
- •Mawarra Public School is a government school while St Paul'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 Mawarra Public School better than St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Paul's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (51.6 vs 45.1 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 Mawarra Public School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Camden and Camden in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mawarra Public School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's Catholic Primary School has 17.5.
How do Mawarra Public School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Mawarra Public School is 989th of 1,619 and St Paul's Catholic Primary School is 847th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.