Nazareth Catholic Primary School vs St Aidan's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 89 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
St Aidan's Primary School
Rooty Hill · Catholic primary · K-6
391 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Nazareth Catholic Primary School Shellharbour City NSW | St Aidan's Primary School Rooty Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 65 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #549 of 1,619 | #471 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1686 of 4,908 | #1432 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 413 | 391 |
| Girls / boys | 197 / 216 | 187 / 204 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 26.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 7.9 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 83% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Shellharbour City 2529 | Rooty Hill 2766 |
| Council area | Shellharbour | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.nscdow.catholic.edu.au | www.staidansrootyhill.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Aidan's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.4 vs 62.6).
- •St Aidan's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.8).
- •Nazareth Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 413 students compared with 391.
- •Nazareth Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -3%).
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 St Aidan's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Aidan's Primary School ranks higher (65.4 vs 62.6 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 St Aidan's Primary School?
About 89 km in a straight line, between Shellharbour City and Rooty Hill 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 St Aidan's Primary School has 14.5.
How do Nazareth Catholic Primary School and St Aidan's Primary School rank in NSW?
Nazareth Catholic Primary School is 549th of 1,619 and St Aidan's Primary School is 471st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.