Newcastle Grammar School vs St Peter's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Newcastle Grammar School
The Hill · Independent combined · K-12
1,049 students · ICSEA 1181
St Peter's Primary School
Stockton · Catholic primary · K-6
180 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | Newcastle Grammar School The Hill NSW | St Peter's Primary School Stockton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 88 Top 5% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #6 of 314 | #561 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #21 of 1,259 | #1731 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,049 | 180 |
| Girls / boys | 538 / 511 | 91 / 89 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | 111 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 114 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1181 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 73% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 97.7 | 11.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 62.1 | 3.7 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 12% |
| Suburb | The Hill 2300 | Stockton 2295 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ngs.nsw.edu.au | stockton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Newcastle Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (87.8 vs 62.2).
- •Newcastle Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1181 vs 1053), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newcastle Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 15.7).
- •Newcastle Grammar School is the larger school with 1,049 students compared with 180.
- •Newcastle Grammar School is a independent school while St Peter's 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 Newcastle Grammar School better than St Peter's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Newcastle Grammar School ranks higher (87.8 vs 62.2 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 Newcastle Grammar School and St Peter's Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between The Hill and Stockton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Newcastle Grammar School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Peter's Primary School has 15.7.
How do Newcastle Grammar School and St Peter's Primary School rank in NSW?
Newcastle Grammar School is 6th of 314 and St Peter's Primary School is 561st of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.