Quakers Hill Public School vs St Andrews Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Quakers Hill Public School
Quakers Hill · Government primary · K-6
962 students · ICSEA 1097
St Andrews Primary School
Marayong · Catholic primary · K-6
796 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | Quakers Hill Public School Quakers Hill NSW | St Andrews Primary School Marayong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #472 of 1,619 | #479 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1437 of 4,908 | #1459 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 962 | 796 |
| Girls / boys | 454 / 508 | 412 / 384 |
| Foundation intake | 107 | 116 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1097 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 19.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.5 | 41.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Quakers Hill 2763 | Marayong 2148 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | quakershil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.standrewspsmarayong.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (65.3 vs 65.0).
- •Quakers Hill Public School has the higher ICSEA (1097 vs 1074), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Quakers Hill Public School has fewer students per teacher (18.0 vs 19.2).
- •Quakers Hill Public School is the larger school with 962 students compared with 796.
- •St Andrews Primary School has grown faster over five years (22% vs -12%).
- •Quakers Hill Public School is a government school while St Andrews 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 Quakers Hill Public School better than St Andrews 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 Quakers Hill Public School and St Andrews Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Quakers Hill and Marayong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Quakers Hill Public School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Andrews Primary School has 19.2.
How do Quakers Hill Public School and St Andrews Primary School rank in NSW?
Quakers Hill Public School is 472nd of 1,619 and St Andrews Primary School is 479th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.