Northmead Public School vs St Paul the Apostle Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Northmead Public School
Northmead · Government primary · K-6
614 students · ICSEA 1082
St Paul the Apostle Primary School
Winston Hills · Catholic primary · K-6
385 students · ICSEA 1100
| Measure | Northmead Public School Northmead NSW | St Paul the Apostle Primary School Winston Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #444 of 1,619 | #302 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1342 of 4,908 | #1001 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 614 | 385 |
| Girls / boys | 297 / 317 | 199 / 186 |
| Foundation intake | 95 | 58 |
| 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 | 1082 | 1100 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.3 | 23.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 9.7 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Northmead 2152 | Winston Hills 2153 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | northmead-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stpawinstonhills.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul the Apostle Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.2 vs 66.4).
- •St Paul the Apostle Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 1082), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northmead Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.2).
- •Northmead Public School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 385.
- •St Paul the Apostle Primary School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -15%).
- •Northmead Public School is a government school while St Paul the Apostle 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 Northmead Public School better than St Paul the Apostle Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Paul the Apostle Primary School ranks higher (70.2 vs 66.4 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 Northmead Public School and St Paul the Apostle Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Northmead and Winston Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Northmead Public School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul the Apostle Primary School has 16.2.
How do Northmead Public School and St Paul the Apostle Primary School rank in NSW?
Northmead Public School is 444th of 1,619 and St Paul the Apostle Primary School is 302nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.