Narwee Public School vs Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Narwee Public School
Narwee · Government primary · K-6
246 students · ICSEA 1001
Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School
Beverly Hills · Catholic primary · K-6
637 students · ICSEA 1100
| Measure | Narwee Public School Narwee NSW | Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School Beverly Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1045 of 1,619 | #341 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3273 of 4,908 | #1118 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 246 | 637 |
| Girls / boys | 131 / 115 | 352 / 285 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 95 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1100 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 36.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 1% |
| Suburb | Narwee 2209 | Beverly Hills 2209 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | narwee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | rcbeverlyhills.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.9 vs 42.2).
- •Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Narwee Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.5).
- •Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 637 students compared with 246.
- •Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (25% vs -22%).
- •Narwee Public School is a government school while Regina Coeli 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 Narwee Public School better than Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School ranks higher (68.9 vs 42.2 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 Narwee Public School and Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Narwee and Beverly Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Narwee Public School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School has 17.5.
How do Narwee Public School and Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Narwee Public School is 1045th of 1,619 and Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School is 341st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.