Mount Colah Public School vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Colah Public School
Mount Colah · Government primary · K-6
442 students · ICSEA 1098
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Asquith · Catholic primary · K-6
223 students · ICSEA 1124
| Measure | Mount Colah Public School Mount Colah NSW | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Asquith NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #336 of 1,619 | #244 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1107 of 4,908 | #829 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 442 | 223 |
| Girls / boys | 218 / 224 | 127 / 96 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1098 | 1124 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.3 | 13.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mount Colah 2079 | Asquith 2077 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mtcolah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stpat.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.0 vs 69.0).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1124 vs 1098), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.4 vs 19.0).
- •Mount Colah Public School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 223.
- •Mount Colah Public School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -16%).
- •Mount Colah Public School is a government school while St Patrick'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 Mount Colah Public School better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (72.0 vs 69.0 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 Mount Colah Public School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mount Colah and Asquith in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Colah Public School has 19.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has 16.4.
How do Mount Colah Public School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Mount Colah Public School is 336th of 1,619 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 244th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.