Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School vs St Peter's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 132 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Villawood · Catholic primary · K-6
226 students · ICSEA 1053
St Peter's Primary School
Stockton · Catholic primary · K-6
180 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Villawood NSW | St Peter's Primary School Stockton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #332 of 1,619 | #561 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1094 of 4,908 | #1731 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 226 | 180 |
| Girls / boys | 111 / 115 | 91 / 89 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +35% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1053 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.7 | 11.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 3.7 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 12% |
| Suburb | Villawood 2163 | Stockton 2295 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | shvillawood.syd.catholic.edu.au | stockton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.1 vs 62.2).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.7).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 226 students compared with 180.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (35% vs 18%).
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 Peter's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School ranks higher (69.1 vs 62.2 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 Peter's Primary School?
About 132 km in a straight line, between Villawood and Stockton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Peter's Primary School has 15.7.
How do Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and St Peter's Primary School rank in NSW?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is 332nd of 1,619 and St Peter's Primary School is 561st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.