Penshurst Public School vs St Declan's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 94 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Penshurst Public School
Penshurst · Government primary · K-6
458 students · ICSEA 1061
St Declan's Catholic Primary School
Penshurst · Catholic primary · K-6
539 students · ICSEA 1108
| Measure | Penshurst Public School Penshurst NSW | St Declan's Catholic Primary School Penshurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #288 of 1,619 | #278 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #964 of 4,908 | #942 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 458 | 539 |
| Girls / boys | 219 / 239 | 247 / 292 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 92 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1061 | 1108 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.3 | 31.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 8.3 |
| Language background other than English | 87% | 69% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Penshurst 2222 | Penshurst 2222 |
| Council area | Georges River | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | penshurst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stdpenshurst.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (70.6 vs 70.9).
- •St Declan's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1108 vs 1061), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Penshurst Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.9).
- •St Declan's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 539 students compared with 458.
- •Penshurst Public School is a government school while St Declan'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 Penshurst Public School better than St Declan's Catholic 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 Penshurst Public School and St Declan's Catholic Primary School?
About 94 m in a straight line, between Penshurst and Penshurst in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Penshurst Public School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Declan's Catholic Primary School has 16.9.
How do Penshurst Public School and St Declan's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Penshurst Public School is 288th of 1,619 and St Declan's Catholic Primary School is 278th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.