Prouille Catholic Primary School vs St Mark's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 16 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Prouille Catholic Primary School
Wahroonga · Catholic primary · K-6
262 students · ICSEA 1156
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Drummoyne · Catholic primary · K-6
310 students · ICSEA 1156
| Measure | Prouille Catholic Primary School Wahroonga NSW | St Mark's Catholic Primary School Drummoyne NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #50 of 1,619 | #46 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #207 of 4,908 | #192 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 262 | 310 |
| Girls / boys | 119 / 143 | 166 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +34% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1156 | 1156 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 64% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 19.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Wahroonga 2076 | Drummoyne 2047 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Canada Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.prouilledbb.catholic.edu.au | stmdrummoyne.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (79.7 vs 80.0).
- •St Mark's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 310 students compared with 262.
- •Prouille Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (34% vs 0%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Hornsby
Frequently asked questions
Is Prouille Catholic Primary School better than St Mark'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 Prouille Catholic Primary School and St Mark's Catholic Primary School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Wahroonga and Drummoyne in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Prouille Catholic Primary School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mark's Catholic Primary School has 15.8.
How do Prouille Catholic Primary School and St Mark's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Prouille Catholic Primary School is 50th of 1,619 and St Mark's Catholic Primary School is 46th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.