Narwee Public School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Riverwood · Catholic primary · K-6
450 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Narwee Public School Narwee NSW | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Riverwood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1045 of 1,619 | #537 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3273 of 4,908 | #1647 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 246 | 450 |
| Girls / boys | 131 / 115 | 216 / 234 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 26.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 8.3 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 1% |
| Suburb | Narwee 2209 | Riverwood 2210 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | narwee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stjriverwood.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.0 vs 42.2).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Narwee Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.1).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 246.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -22%).
- •Narwee Public School is a government school while St Joseph'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 Narwee Public School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (63.0 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Narwee and Riverwood 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 17.1.
How do Narwee Public School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Narwee Public School is 1045th of 1,619 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 537th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.