Nazareth Catholic Primary School vs Oak Flats Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nazareth Catholic Primary School
Shellharbour City · Catholic primary · K-6
413 students · ICSEA 1052
Oak Flats Public School
Oak Flats · Government primary · P-6
416 students · ICSEA 959
| Measure | Nazareth Catholic Primary School Shellharbour City NSW | Oak Flats Public School Oak Flats NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #549 of 1,619 | #1490 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1686 of 4,908 | #4537 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 413 | 416 |
| Girls / boys | 197 / 216 | 194 / 222 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 959 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 24.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 12% |
| Suburb | Shellharbour City 2529 | Oak Flats 2529 |
| Council area | Shellharbour | Shellharbour |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.nscdow.catholic.edu.au | oakflats-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Nazareth Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.6 vs 24.4).
- •Nazareth Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 959), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Oak Flats Public School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 413.
- •Nazareth Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -9%).
- •Nazareth Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Oak Flats Public School is a government 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 Nazareth Catholic Primary School better than Oak Flats Public School?
On the Success Index, Nazareth Catholic Primary School ranks higher (62.6 vs 24.4 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 Nazareth Catholic Primary School and Oak Flats Public School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Shellharbour City and Oak Flats in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nazareth Catholic Primary School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oak Flats Public School has 16.7.
How do Nazareth Catholic Primary School and Oak Flats Public School rank in NSW?
Nazareth Catholic Primary School is 549th of 1,619 and Oak Flats Public School is 1490th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.