McCallums Hill Public School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
McCallums Hill Public School
Roselands · Government primary · K-6
330 students · ICSEA 1001
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Belmore · Catholic primary · K-6
232 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | McCallums Hill Public School Roselands NSW | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Belmore NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #853 of 1,619 | #608 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2596 of 4,908 | #1855 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 330 | 232 |
| Girls / boys | 137 / 193 | 113 / 119 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.8 | 15.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 3.9 |
| Language background other than English | 85% | 96% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Roselands 2196 | Belmore 2192 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mccallumhi-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stjbelmore.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.9 vs 51.3).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •McCallums Hill Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.9).
- •McCallums Hill Public School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 232.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -11%).
- •McCallums Hill Public School is a government school while St Joseph'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 McCallums Hill Public School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (60.9 vs 51.3 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 McCallums Hill Public School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Roselands and Belmore in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
McCallums Hill Public School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 14.9.
How do McCallums Hill Public School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
McCallums Hill Public School is 853rd of 1,619 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 608th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.