Mother Teresa Primary School vs Redbank School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 531 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
Redbank School
Westmead · Government special · U
46 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Mother Teresa Primary School Westmead NSW | Redbank 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 | U |
| Students | 389 | 46 |
| Girls / boys | 180 / 209 | 31 / 15 |
| 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% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1121 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 3.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.1 | 12.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.8 | 13.5 |
| Language background other than English | 58% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 13% |
| Suburb | Westmead 2145 | Westmead 2145 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.motherteresawestmead.catholic.edu.au | redbank-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mother Teresa Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1121 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Redbank School has fewer students per teacher (3.8 vs 14.4).
- •Mother Teresa Primary School is the larger school with 389 students compared with 46.
- •Redbank School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -2%).
- •Mother Teresa Primary School is a catholic school while Redbank 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 Redbank 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 Redbank School?
About 531 m in a straight line, between Westmead and Westmead in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mother Teresa Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Redbank School has 3.8.
How do Mother Teresa Primary School and Redbank School rank in NSW?
Mother Teresa Primary School is 37th of 1,619 and Redbank School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.