Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 70 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda
Miranda · Catholic primary · K-6
396 students · ICSEA 1090
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
East Gosford · Catholic primary · K-6
384 students · ICSEA 1090
| Measure | Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda Miranda NSW | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School East Gosford NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #494 of 1,619 | #324 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1499 of 4,908 | #1070 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 396 | 384 |
| Girls / boys | 197 / 199 | 190 / 194 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 1090 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.5 | 21.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 54% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Miranda 2228 | East Gosford 2250 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | olssmiranda.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.spegdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.4 vs 64.5).
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda has fewer students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.9).
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda is the larger school with 396 students compared with 384.
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -10%).
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 Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (69.4 vs 64.5 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 Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Miranda and East Gosford in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has 17.9.
How do Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda is 494th of 1,619 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 324th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.