Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School vs St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 16 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Pymble · Catholic primary · K-6
229 students · ICSEA 1165
St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
Annandale · Catholic primary · K-6
155 students · ICSEA 1166
| Measure | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Pymble NSW | St Brendan's Catholic Primary School Annandale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #131 of 1,619 | #14 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #492 of 4,908 | #55 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 229 | 155 |
| Girls / boys | 119 / 110 | 87 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1165 | 1166 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 12.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Pymble 2073 | Annandale 2038 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.shpdbb.catholic.edu.au | stbannandale.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brendan's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (83.9 vs 75.6).
- •St Brendan's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1166 vs 1165), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Brendan's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.2).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 229 students compared with 155.
- •St Brendan's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -19%).
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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School better than St Brendan's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Brendan's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (83.9 vs 75.6 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Pymble and Annandale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School has 12.3.
How do Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is 131st of 1,619 and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School is 14th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.