Point Clare Public School vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Point Clare Public School
Point Clare · Government primary · K-6
479 students · ICSEA 1058
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
East Gosford · Catholic primary · K-6
384 students · ICSEA 1090
| Measure | Point Clare Public School Point Clare NSW | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School East Gosford NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #669 of 1,619 | #324 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2037 of 4,908 | #1070 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 479 | 384 |
| Girls / boys | 259 / 220 | 190 / 194 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1090 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 21.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 5% |
| Suburb | Point Clare 2250 | East Gosford 2250 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | pointclare-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.spegdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.4 vs 58.7).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 1058), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Point Clare Public School is the larger school with 479 students compared with 384.
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -9%).
- •Point Clare Public School is a government school while St Patrick'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 Point Clare Public School better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (69.4 vs 58.7 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 Point Clare Public School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Point Clare and East Gosford in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Point Clare Public School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has 17.9.
How do Point Clare Public School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Point Clare Public School is 669th of 1,619 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 324th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.