Parramatta East Public School vs St Patrick's 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.
Parramatta East Public School
Parramatta · Government primary · K-6
465 students · ICSEA 1091
St Patrick's Primary School
Parramatta · Catholic primary · K-6
408 students · ICSEA 1094
| Measure | Parramatta East Public School Parramatta NSW | St Patrick's Primary School Parramatta NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #429 of 1,619 | #438 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1315 of 4,908 | #1330 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 465 | 408 |
| Girls / boys | 252 / 213 | 207 / 201 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1091 | 1094 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.8 | 23.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 79% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Parramatta 2150 | Parramatta 2150 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | parramatte-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stpatsparra.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (66.7 vs 66.6).
- •St Patrick's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1094 vs 1091), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Parramatta East Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.7).
- •Parramatta East Public School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 408.
- •St Patrick's Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -27%).
- •Parramatta East Public School is a government school while St Patrick's 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 Parramatta East Public School better than St Patrick's Primary School?
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 Parramatta East Public School and St Patrick's Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Parramatta and Parramatta in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Parramatta East Public School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Primary School has 17.7.
How do Parramatta East Public School and St Patrick's Primary School rank in NSW?
Parramatta East Public School is 429th of 1,619 and St Patrick's Primary School is 438th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.