Sans Souci Public School vs St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 280 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sans Souci Public School
Sans Souci · Government primary · K-6
523 students · ICSEA 1060
St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci
Sans Souci · Catholic primary · K-6
218 students · ICSEA 1091
| Measure | Sans Souci Public School Sans Souci NSW | St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci Sans Souci NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #596 of 1,619 | #290 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1817 of 4,908 | #966 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 523 | 218 |
| Girls / boys | 264 / 259 | 122 / 96 |
| Foundation intake | 76 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 1091 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.1 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 71% | 74% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Sans Souci 2219 | Sans Souci 2219 |
| Council area | Georges River | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | sanssouci-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stfsanssouci.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci scores higher on the Success Index (70.6 vs 61.3).
- •St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci has the higher ICSEA (1091 vs 1060), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sans Souci Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.2).
- •Sans Souci Public School is the larger school with 523 students compared with 218.
- •St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci has grown faster over five years (7% vs -16%).
- •Sans Souci Public School is a government school while St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci 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 Sans Souci Public School better than St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci?
On the Success Index, St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci ranks higher (70.6 vs 61.3 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 Sans Souci Public School and St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci?
About 280 m in a straight line, between Sans Souci and Sans Souci in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sans Souci Public School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci has 18.2.
How do Sans Souci Public School and St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci rank in NSW?
Sans Souci Public School is 596th of 1,619 and St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci is 290th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.