Mt Carmel School vs St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 222 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 Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School
Regents Park · Catholic primary · K-6
383 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Mt Carmel School Yass NSW | St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School Regents Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #654 of 1,619 | #577 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1999 of 4,908 | #1761 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 270 | 383 |
| Girls / boys | 137 / 133 | 185 / 198 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 25.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Yass 2582 | Regents Park 2143 |
| Council area | Yass Valley | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mtcarmel.nsw.edu.au | spcregentspark.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.9 vs 59.1).
- •Mt Carmel School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.9).
- •St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 383 students compared with 270.
- •St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% 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 Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School ranks higher (61.9 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 Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School?
About 222 km in a straight line, between Yass and Regents Park 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 Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School has 14.9.
How do Mt Carmel School and St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Mt Carmel School is 654th of 1,619 and St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School is 577th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.