Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School vs St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Bexley
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 21 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School
Wentworthville · Catholic primary · K-6
392 students · ICSEA 1089
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Bexley
Bexley · Catholic primary · K-6
179 students · ICSEA 1089
| Measure | Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School Wentworthville NSW | St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Bexley Bexley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #386 of 1,619 | #233 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1213 of 4,908 | #811 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 392 | 179 |
| Girls / boys | 216 / 176 | 82 / 97 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1089 | 1089 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.3 | 16.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 58% | 76% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Wentworthville 2145 | Bexley 2207 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olmcwentworthville.catholic.edu.au | stgbexley.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Bexley scores higher on the Success Index (72.2 vs 67.9).
- •St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Bexley has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 16.1).
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 179.
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -9%).
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 Mount Carmel Primary School better than St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Bexley?
On the Success Index, St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Bexley ranks higher (72.2 vs 67.9 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 Mount Carmel Primary School and St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Bexley?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Wentworthville and Bexley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Bexley has 11.2.
How do Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School and St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Bexley rank in NSW?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School is 386th of 1,619 and St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Bexley is 233rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.