Padstow Heights Public School vs St Therese Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 441 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Padstow Heights Public School
Padstow · Government primary · K-6
297 students · ICSEA 1053
St Therese Catholic Primary School
Padstow · Catholic primary · K-6
200 students · ICSEA 1079
| Measure | Padstow Heights Public School Padstow NSW | St Therese Catholic Primary School Padstow NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #706 of 1,619 | #539 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2161 of 4,908 | #1649 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 297 | 200 |
| Girls / boys | 126 / 171 | 96 / 104 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1053 | 1079 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 18.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 10.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 54% | 83% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Padstow 2211 | Padstow 2211 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | padstowhts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sttpadstow.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Therese Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.0 vs 57.0).
- •St Therese Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 1053), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Padstow Heights Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.6 vs 18.5).
- •Padstow Heights Public School is the larger school with 297 students compared with 200.
- •St Therese Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -20%).
- •Padstow Heights Public School is a government school while St Therese Catholic Primary School 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 Padstow Heights Public School better than St Therese Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Therese Catholic Primary School ranks higher (63.0 vs 57.0 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 Padstow Heights Public School and St Therese Catholic Primary School?
About 441 m in a straight line, between Padstow and Padstow in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Padstow Heights Public School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Therese Catholic Primary School has 18.5.
How do Padstow Heights Public School and St Therese Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Padstow Heights Public School is 706th of 1,619 and St Therese Catholic Primary School is 539th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.