Mt Carmel School vs St Francis Xavier's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 324 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mt Carmel School
Yass · Catholic primary · K-6
270 students · ICSEA 1048
St Francis Xavier's Primary School
Belmont · Catholic primary · K-6
124 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Mt Carmel School Yass NSW | St Francis Xavier's Primary School Belmont NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #654 of 1,619 | #461 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1999 of 4,908 | #1380 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 270 | 124 |
| Girls / boys | 137 / 133 | 72 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 11.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 15% |
| Suburb | Yass 2582 | Belmont 2280 |
| Council area | Yass Valley | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mtcarmel.nsw.edu.au | www.belmont.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis Xavier's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.0 vs 59.1).
- •St Francis Xavier's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.5).
- •Mt Carmel School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 124.
- •St Francis Xavier's Primary School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -14%).
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 Mt Carmel School better than St Francis Xavier's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Francis Xavier's Primary School ranks higher (66.0 vs 59.1 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 Mt Carmel School and St Francis Xavier's Primary School?
About 324 km in a straight line, between Yass and Belmont in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mt Carmel School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Xavier's Primary School has 11.0.
How do Mt Carmel School and St Francis Xavier's Primary School rank in NSW?
Mt Carmel School is 654th of 1,619 and St Francis Xavier's Primary School is 461st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.