Redeemer Baptist School vs St Monica's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Redeemer Baptist School
North Parramatta · Independent combined · K-12
549 students · ICSEA 1141
St Monica's Primary School
North Parramatta · Catholic primary · K-6
195 students · ICSEA 1127
| Measure | Redeemer Baptist School North Parramatta NSW | St Monica's Primary School North Parramatta NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #51 of 314 | #65 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #134 of 1,259 | #263 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 549 | 195 |
| Girls / boys | 224 / 325 | 93 / 102 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | 49 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 29 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1141 | 1127 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.3 | 12.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.9 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | North Parramatta 2151 | North Parramatta 2151 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.redeemer.nsw.edu.au | www.stmonicasparra.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (78.2 vs 78.9).
- •Redeemer Baptist School has the higher ICSEA (1141 vs 1127), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Redeemer Baptist School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 15.5).
- •Redeemer Baptist School is the larger school with 549 students compared with 195.
- •Redeemer Baptist School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -5%).
- •Redeemer Baptist School is a independent school while St Monica's 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 Redeemer Baptist School better than St Monica's 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 Redeemer Baptist School and St Monica's Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between North Parramatta and North Parramatta in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Redeemer Baptist School has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Monica's Primary School has 15.5.
How do Redeemer Baptist School and St Monica's Primary School rank in NSW?
Redeemer Baptist School is 51st of 314 and St Monica's Primary School is 65th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.