Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount Pritchard vs St Peter's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 136 km 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 Peter's Primary School
Stockton · Catholic primary · K-6
180 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount Pritchard Bonnyrigg NSW | St Peter's Primary School Stockton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #622 of 1,619 | #561 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1896 of 4,908 | #1731 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 819 | 180 |
| Girls / boys | 426 / 393 | 91 / 89 |
| Foundation intake | 120 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1053 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.2 | 11.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 3.7 |
| Language background other than English | 97% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 12% |
| Suburb | Bonnyrigg 2177 | Stockton 2295 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | olmcmtpritchard.syd.catholic.edu.au | stockton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.2 vs 60.4).
- •St Peter's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.1).
- •Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount Pritchard is the larger school with 819 students compared with 180.
- •St Peter's Primary School has grown faster over five years (18% vs 4%).
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 Peter's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Peter's Primary School ranks higher (62.2 vs 60.4 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 Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount Pritchard and St Peter's Primary School?
About 136 km in a straight line, between Bonnyrigg and Stockton 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 Peter's Primary School has 15.7.
How do Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount Pritchard and St Peter's Primary School rank in NSW?
Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount Pritchard is 622nd of 1,619 and St Peter's Primary School is 561st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.