Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School vs St Aloysius Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 134 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School
Greystanes · Catholic primary · K-6
802 students · ICSEA 1064
St Aloysius Catholic Primary School
Chisholm · Catholic primary · K-6
614 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School Greystanes NSW | St Aloysius Catholic Primary School Chisholm NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #721 of 1,619 | #605 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2195 of 4,908 | #1844 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 802 | 614 |
| Girls / boys | 410 / 392 | 307 / 307 |
| Foundation intake | 110 | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 18.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.6 | 32.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 12.1 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 6% |
| Suburb | Greystanes 2145 | Chisholm 2322 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olqpgreystanes.catholic.edu.au | www.chisholm.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Aloysius Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.0 vs 56.7).
- •St Aloysius Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (18.9 vs 20.3).
- •Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School is the larger school with 802 students compared with 614.
- •St Aloysius Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (5% 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 Queen of Peace Primary School better than St Aloysius Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Aloysius Catholic Primary School ranks higher (61.0 vs 56.7 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 Queen of Peace Primary School and St Aloysius Catholic Primary School?
About 134 km in a straight line, between Greystanes and Chisholm in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School has 20.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Aloysius Catholic Primary School has 18.9.
How do Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School and St Aloysius Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School is 721st of 1,619 and St Aloysius Catholic Primary School is 605th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.