Putney Public School vs St Charles Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 761 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Putney Public School
Ryde · Government primary · K-6
357 students · ICSEA 1114
St Charles Catholic Primary School
Ryde · Catholic primary · K-6
579 students · ICSEA 1118
| Measure | Putney Public School Ryde NSW | St Charles Catholic Primary School Ryde NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #504 of 1,619 | #329 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1520 of 4,908 | #1085 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 357 | 579 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 196 | 296 / 283 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1114 | 1118 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 19.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.8 | 29.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ryde 2112 | Ryde 2112 |
| Council area | Ryde | Ryde |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | putney-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | scpsryde.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Charles Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.2 vs 64.3).
- •St Charles Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1118 vs 1114), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Putney Public School has fewer students per teacher (18.0 vs 19.4).
- •St Charles Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 579 students compared with 357.
- •St Charles Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -28%).
- •Putney Public School is a government school while St Charles 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 Putney Public School better than St Charles Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Charles Catholic Primary School ranks higher (69.2 vs 64.3 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 Putney Public School and St Charles Catholic Primary School?
About 761 m in a straight line, between Ryde and Ryde in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Putney Public School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Charles Catholic Primary School has 19.4.
How do Putney Public School and St Charles Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Putney Public School is 504th of 1,619 and St Charles Catholic Primary School is 329th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.