Sherwood Ridge Public School vs St Angela's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sherwood Ridge Public School
Kellyville · Government primary · K-6
584 students · ICSEA 1114
St Angela's Primary School
Castle Hill · Catholic primary · K-6
618 students · ICSEA 1126
| Measure | Sherwood Ridge Public School Kellyville NSW | St Angela's Primary School Castle Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #370 of 1,619 | #296 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1176 of 4,908 | #976 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 584 | 618 |
| Girls / boys | 281 / 303 | 307 / 311 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 88 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1114 | 1126 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 20.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.7 | 30.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kellyville 2155 | Castle Hill 2154 |
| Council area | The Hills | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | sherwood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stangelaschill.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Angela's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.5 vs 68.3).
- •St Angela's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1126 vs 1114), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sherwood Ridge Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.8 vs 20.3).
- •St Angela's Primary School is the larger school with 618 students compared with 584.
- •St Angela's Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -29%).
- •Sherwood Ridge 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 Sherwood Ridge Public School better than St Angela's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Angela's Primary School ranks higher (70.5 vs 68.3 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 Sherwood Ridge Public School and St Angela's Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Kellyville and Castle Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sherwood Ridge Public School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Angela's Primary School has 20.3.
How do Sherwood Ridge Public School and St Angela's Primary School rank in NSW?
Sherwood Ridge Public School is 370th 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.