Penrith Public School vs St Dominic's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Penrith Public School
Penrith · Government primary · K-6
524 students · ICSEA 986
St Dominic's College
Kingswood · Independent high school · 7-12
1,010 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Penrith Public School Penrith NSW | St Dominic's College Kingswood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #764 of 1,619 | #275 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #2333 of 4,908 | #725 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 524 | 1,010 |
| Girls / boys | 262 / 262 | 0 / 1,010 |
| Foundation intake | 82 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 226 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 102 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 986 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.1 | 84.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 32.9 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 7% |
| Suburb | Penrith 2750 | Kingswood 2747 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | penrith-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stdominics.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Penrith Public School scores higher on the Success Index (54.9 vs 50.8).
- •St Dominic's College has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 986), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Dominic's College has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.7).
- •St Dominic's College is the larger school with 1,010 students compared with 524.
- •Penrith Public School has grown faster over five years (16% vs 4%).
- •Penrith Public School is a government school while St Dominic's College is an independent 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 Penrith Public School better than St Dominic's College?
On the Success Index, Penrith Public School ranks higher (54.9 vs 50.8 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 Penrith Public School and St Dominic's College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Penrith and Kingswood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Penrith Public School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Dominic's College has 11.9.
How do Penrith Public School and St Dominic's College rank in NSW?
Penrith Public School is 764th of 1,619 and St Dominic's College is 275th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.