Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School vs St Pius X College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 136 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School
Chatswood · Catholic primary · K-6
355 students · ICSEA 1144
St Pius X College
Chatswood · Independent combined · 5-12
1,183 students · ICSEA 1144
| Measure | Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School Chatswood NSW | St Pius X College Chatswood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #146 of 1,619 | #75 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #550 of 4,908 | #213 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | 5-12 |
| Students | 355 | 1,183 |
| Girls / boys | 214 / 141 | 0 / 1,183 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 183 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 147 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1144 | 1144 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 97.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 39.4 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Chatswood 2067 | Chatswood 2067 |
| Council area | Willoughby | Willoughby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olddbb.catholic.edu.au | www.spx.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.8 vs 72.7).
- •St Pius X College has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 17.3).
- •St Pius X College is the larger school with 1,183 students compared with 355.
- •Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs 3%).
- •Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while St Pius X College is an independent 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 of Dolours Catholic Primary School better than St Pius X College?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School ranks higher (74.8 vs 72.7 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 of Dolours Catholic Primary School and St Pius X College?
About 136 m in a straight line, between Chatswood and Chatswood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School has 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Pius X College has 12.1.
How do Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School and St Pius X College rank in NSW?
Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School is 146th of 1,619 and St Pius X College is 75th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.