Padstow North Public School vs St Luke's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Padstow North Public School
Padstow · Government primary · K-6
305 students · ICSEA 1036
St Luke's Catholic Primary School
Revesby · Catholic primary · K-6
622 students · ICSEA 1091
| Measure | Padstow North Public School Padstow NSW | St Luke's Catholic Primary School Revesby NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #697 of 1,619 | #346 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2127 of 4,908 | #1133 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 305 | 622 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 173 | 305 / 317 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 88 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1091 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 34.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 7.7 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 90% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Padstow 2211 | Revesby 2212 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | padstownth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stlrevesby.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Luke's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.8 vs 57.4).
- •St Luke's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1091 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Padstow North Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.9).
- •St Luke's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 622 students compared with 305.
- •St Luke's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -13%).
- •Padstow North Public School is a government school while St Luke's 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 North Public School better than St Luke's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Luke's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (68.8 vs 57.4 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 North Public School and St Luke's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Padstow and Revesby in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Padstow North Public School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Luke's Catholic Primary School has 17.9.
How do Padstow North Public School and St Luke's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Padstow North Public School is 697th of 1,619 and St Luke's Catholic Primary School is 346th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.