Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School vs Villawood North Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 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
Villawood North Public School
Fairfield East · Government primary · K-6
250 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Villawood NSW | Villawood North Public School Fairfield East NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #332 of 1,619 | #1181 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1094 of 4,908 | #3681 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 226 | 250 |
| Girls / boys | 111 / 115 | 112 / 138 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +35% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1053 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.7 | 21.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 88% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Villawood 2163 | Fairfield East 2165 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | shvillawood.syd.catholic.edu.au | villawoodn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.1 vs 36.4).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1053 vs 937), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Villawood North Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.4).
- •Villawood North Public School is the larger school with 250 students compared with 226.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (35% vs 1%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Villawood North Public School is a government 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School better than Villawood North Public School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School ranks higher (69.1 vs 36.4 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 Villawood North Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Villawood and Fairfield East 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 Villawood North Public School has 11.6.
How do Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Villawood North Public School rank in NSW?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is 332nd of 1,619 and Villawood North Public School is 1181st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.