Mother Teresa Primary School vs Palm Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 485 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mother Teresa Primary School
Westmead · Catholic primary · K-6
389 students · ICSEA 1121
Palm Avenue School
Westmead · Government special
| Measure | Mother Teresa Primary School Westmead NSW | Palm Avenue School Westmead NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #37 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #160 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | – |
| Students | 389 | – |
| Girls / boys | 180 / 209 | – / – |
| Foundation intake | 54 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1121 | – |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | – |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | – |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.1 | 16.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.8 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 58% | – |
| Indigenous students | 0% | – |
| Suburb | Westmead 2145 | Westmead 2145 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.motherteresawestmead.catholic.edu.au | cer.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mother Teresa Primary School is a catholic school while Palm Avenue 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 Mother Teresa Primary School better than Palm Avenue 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 Mother Teresa Primary School and Palm Avenue School?
About 485 m in a straight line, between Westmead and Westmead in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Mother Teresa Primary School and Palm Avenue School rank in NSW?
Mother Teresa Primary School is 37th of 1,619 and Palm Avenue School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.