Samuel Gilbert Public School vs St Angela's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Samuel Gilbert Public School
Castle Hill · Government primary · K-6
643 students · ICSEA 1128
St Angela's Primary School
Castle Hill · Catholic primary · K-6
618 students · ICSEA 1126
| Measure | Samuel Gilbert Public School Castle Hill NSW | St Angela's Primary School Castle Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #309 of 1,619 | #296 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1025 of 4,908 | #976 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 643 | 618 |
| Girls / boys | 306 / 337 | 307 / 311 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 88 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1128 | 1126 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 20.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.0 | 30.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Castle Hill 2154 | Castle Hill 2154 |
| Council area | The Hills | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | samuelgilb-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stangelaschill.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (69.9 vs 70.5).
- •Samuel Gilbert Public School has the higher ICSEA (1128 vs 1126), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Samuel Gilbert Public School has fewer students per teacher (18.4 vs 20.3).
- •Samuel Gilbert Public School is the larger school with 643 students compared with 618.
- •St Angela's Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -14%).
- •Samuel Gilbert Public School is a government school while St Angela's 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 Samuel Gilbert Public School better than St Angela's Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Samuel Gilbert Public School and St Angela's Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Castle Hill and Castle Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Samuel Gilbert Public School has 18.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Angela's Primary School has 20.3.
How do Samuel Gilbert Public School and St Angela's Primary School rank in NSW?
Samuel Gilbert Public School is 309th of 1,619 and St Angela's Primary School is 296th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.