Peakhurst Public School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 764 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Peakhurst Public School
Peakhurst · Government primary · K-6
412 students · ICSEA 1043
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Riverwood · Catholic primary · K-6
450 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Peakhurst Public School Peakhurst NSW | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Riverwood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #834 of 1,619 | #537 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2543 of 4,908 | #1647 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 412 | 450 |
| Girls / boys | 189 / 223 | 216 / 234 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.1 | 26.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 8.3 |
| Language background other than English | 75% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Peakhurst 2210 | Riverwood 2210 |
| Council area | Georges River | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | peakhurst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stjriverwood.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.0 vs 52.2).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Peakhurst Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.1).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 412.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -33%).
- •Peakhurst Public School is a government school while St Joseph'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 Peakhurst Public School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (63.0 vs 52.2 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 Peakhurst Public School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 764 m in a straight line, between Peakhurst and Riverwood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Peakhurst Public School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 17.1.
How do Peakhurst Public School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Peakhurst Public School is 834th of 1,619 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 537th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.