Oyster Bay Public School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 753 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Oyster Bay Public School
Oyster Bay · Government primary · K-6
416 students · ICSEA 1098
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay
Como · Catholic primary · K-6
414 students · ICSEA 1127
| Measure | Oyster Bay Public School Oyster Bay NSW | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay Como NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #404 of 1,619 | #384 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1241 of 4,908 | #1208 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 416 | 414 |
| Girls / boys | 190 / 226 | 209 / 205 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1098 | 1127 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 19.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Oyster Bay 2225 | Como 2226 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | oysterbay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stjcomo.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (67.6 vs 68.0).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay has the higher ICSEA (1127 vs 1098), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Oyster Bay Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.6 vs 19.2).
- •Oyster Bay Public School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 414.
- •Oyster Bay Public School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -4%).
- •Oyster Bay Public School is a government school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay is a catholic 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 Oyster Bay Public School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Oyster Bay Public School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay?
About 753 m in a straight line, between Oyster Bay and Como in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Oyster Bay Public School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay has 19.2.
How do Oyster Bay Public School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay rank in NSW?
Oyster Bay Public School is 404th of 1,619 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay is 384th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.