Russell Vale Public School vs St Columbkille's Catholic 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.
Russell Vale Public School
Russell Vale · Government primary · K-6
262 students · ICSEA 1040
St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School
Corrimal · Catholic primary · K-6
339 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Russell Vale Public School Russell Vale NSW | St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School Corrimal NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #743 of 1,619 | #614 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2273 of 4,908 | #1873 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 262 | 339 |
| Girls / boys | 130 / 132 | 171 / 168 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 17.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Russell Vale 2517 | Corrimal 2518 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | russellval-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.sccdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.7 vs 55.7).
- •St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 1040), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Russell Vale Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.8).
- •St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 339 students compared with 262.
- •Russell Vale Public School is a government school while St Columbkille's 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 Russell Vale Public School better than St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (60.7 vs 55.7 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 Russell Vale Public School and St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Russell Vale and Corrimal in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Russell Vale Public School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School has 17.8.
How do Russell Vale Public School and St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Russell Vale Public School is 743rd of 1,619 and St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School is 614th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.