Ngarala Public School vs St Kevin'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.
Ngarala Public School
Epping · Government primary · K-6
380 students · ICSEA 1118
St Kevin's Catholic Primary School
Eastwood · Catholic primary · K-6
373 students · ICSEA 1115
| Measure | Ngarala Public School Epping NSW | St Kevin's Catholic Primary School Eastwood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #85 of 1,619 | #440 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #327 of 4,908 | #1335 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 380 | 373 |
| Girls / boys | 186 / 194 | 173 / 200 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1118 | 1115 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 21.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Epping 2121 | Eastwood 2122 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Ryde |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ngarala-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stkeastwood.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ngarala Public School scores higher on the Success Index (78.0 vs 66.5).
- •Ngarala Public School has the higher ICSEA (1118 vs 1115), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ngarala Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.0).
- •Ngarala Public School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 373.
- •Ngarala Public School is a government school while St Kevin'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 Ngarala Public School better than St Kevin's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ngarala Public School ranks higher (78.0 vs 66.5 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 Ngarala Public School and St Kevin's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Epping and Eastwood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ngarala Public School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Kevin's Catholic Primary School has 17.0.
How do Ngarala Public School and St Kevin's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Ngarala Public School is 85th of 1,619 and St Kevin's Catholic Primary School is 440th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.