Northbridge Public School vs St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 411 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Northbridge Public School
Northbridge · Government primary · K-6
364 students · ICSEA 1181
St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School
Northbridge · Catholic primary · K-6
102 students · ICSEA 1170
| Measure | Northbridge Public School Northbridge NSW | St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School Northbridge NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #192 of 1,619 | #31 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #682 of 4,908 | #132 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 364 | 102 |
| Girls / boys | 168 / 196 | 66 / 36 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1181 | 1170 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 73% | 69% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 9.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Northbridge 2063 | Northbridge 2063 |
| Council area | Willoughby | Willoughby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | northbridg-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.spndbb.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (81.4 vs 73.5).
- •Northbridge Public School has the higher ICSEA (1181 vs 1170), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 19.2).
- •Northbridge Public School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 102.
- •Northbridge Public School is a government school while St Philip Neri 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 Northbridge Public School better than St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School ranks higher (81.4 vs 73.5 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 Northbridge Public School and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School?
About 411 m in a straight line, between Northbridge and Northbridge in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Northbridge Public School has 19.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School has 11.1.
How do Northbridge Public School and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Northbridge Public School is 192nd of 1,619 and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School is 31st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.