Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount Pritchard vs St Johns Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 714 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount Pritchard
Bonnyrigg · Catholic primary · K-6
819 students · ICSEA 1053
St Johns Park Public School
St Johns Park · Government primary · P-6
673 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount Pritchard Bonnyrigg NSW | St Johns Park Public School St Johns Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #622 of 1,619 | #827 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1896 of 4,908 | #2524 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 819 | 673 |
| Girls / boys | 426 / 393 | 333 / 340 |
| Foundation intake | 120 | 96 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1053 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.2 | 47.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 8.5 |
| Language background other than English | 97% | 90% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bonnyrigg 2177 | St Johns Park 2176 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | olmcmtpritchard.syd.catholic.edu.au | stjohnspk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount Pritchard scores higher on the Success Index (60.4 vs 52.5).
- •Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount Pritchard has the higher ICSEA (1053 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Johns Park Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 18.1).
- •Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount Pritchard is the larger school with 819 students compared with 673.
- •Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount Pritchard has grown faster over five years (4% vs -16%).
- •Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount Pritchard is a catholic school while St Johns 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 of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount Pritchard better than St Johns Park Public School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount Pritchard ranks higher (60.4 vs 52.5 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 Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount Pritchard and St Johns Park Public School?
About 714 m in a straight line, between Bonnyrigg and St Johns Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount Pritchard has 18.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Johns Park Public School has 14.2.
How do Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount Pritchard and St Johns Park Public School rank in NSW?
Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount Pritchard is 622nd of 1,619 and St Johns Park Public School is 827th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.