Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School vs St Helens Park Public 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.
Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School
Rosemeadow · Catholic primary · K-6
202 students · ICSEA 1045
St Helens Park Public School
St Helens Park · Government primary · K-6
363 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School Rosemeadow NSW | St Helens Park Public School St Helens Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #613 of 1,619 | #1175 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1871 of 4,908 | #3664 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 202 | 363 |
| Girls / boys | 105 / 97 | 168 / 195 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 25.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 15% |
| Suburb | Rosemeadow 2560 | St Helens Park 2560 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olhcdow.catholic.edu.au | sthelenspk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.7 vs 36.7).
- •Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1045 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Helens Park Public School is the larger school with 363 students compared with 202.
- •Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while St Helens Park Public School is a government 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 Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School better than St Helens Park Public School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School ranks higher (60.7 vs 36.7 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 Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School and St Helens Park Public School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Rosemeadow and St Helens Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Helens Park Public School has 14.5.
How do Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School and St Helens Park Public School rank in NSW?
Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School is 613th of 1,619 and St Helens Park Public School is 1175th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.