Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School vs Putney Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School
Gladesville · Catholic primary · K-6
179 students · ICSEA 1132
Putney Public School
Ryde · Government primary · K-6
357 students · ICSEA 1114
| Measure | Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School Gladesville NSW | Putney Public School Ryde NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #79 of 1,619 | #504 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #304 of 4,908 | #1520 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 179 | 357 |
| Girls / boys | 99 / 80 | 161 / 196 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +34% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1132 | 1114 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 53% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 18.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 19.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 65% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Gladesville 2111 | Ryde 2112 |
| Council area | Ryde | Ryde |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | olqpgladesville.syd.catholic.edu.au | putney-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.3 vs 64.3).
- •Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1132 vs 1114), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.0).
- •Putney Public School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 179.
- •Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (34% vs -28%).
- •Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Putney 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 Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School better than Putney Public School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School ranks higher (78.3 vs 64.3 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 Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School and Putney Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Gladesville and Ryde in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Putney Public School has 18.0.
How do Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School and Putney Public School rank in NSW?
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School is 79th of 1,619 and Putney Public School is 504th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.