Regents Park Public School vs St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 740 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Regents Park Public School
Regents Park · Government primary · K-6
268 students · ICSEA 968
St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School
Regents Park · Catholic primary · K-6
383 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Regents Park Public School Regents Park NSW | St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School Regents Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1061 of 1,619 | #577 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3323 of 4,908 | #1761 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 268 | 383 |
| Girls / boys | 108 / 160 | 185 / 198 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.3 | 25.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Regents Park 2143 | Regents Park 2143 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | regentspk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | spcregentspark.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.9 vs 41.5).
- •St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Regents Park Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.9).
- •St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 383 students compared with 268.
- •Regents Park Public School is a government school while St Peter Chanel 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 Regents Park Public School better than St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School ranks higher (61.9 vs 41.5 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 Regents Park Public School and St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School?
About 740 m in a straight line, between Regents Park and Regents Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Regents Park Public School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School has 14.9.
How do Regents Park Public School and St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Regents Park Public School is 1061st of 1,619 and St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School is 577th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.