Smalls Road Public School vs St Therese's Catholic Primary 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.
Smalls Road Public School
Ryde · Government primary · K-6
494 students · ICSEA 1114
St Therese's Catholic Primary School
Denistone · Catholic primary · K-6
131 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Smalls Road Public School Ryde NSW | St Therese's Catholic Primary School Denistone NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #73 of 1,619 | #212 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #291 of 4,908 | #755 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 494 | 131 |
| Girls / boys | 235 / 259 | 60 / 71 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +798% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1114 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.1 | 11.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Ryde 2112 | Denistone 2122 |
| Council area | Ryde | Ryde |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | smallsroad-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sttdenistone.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Smalls Road Public School scores higher on the Success Index (78.4 vs 72.9).
- •Smalls Road Public School has the higher ICSEA (1114 vs 1095), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Therese's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 16.4).
- •Smalls Road Public School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 131.
- •Smalls Road Public School has grown faster over five years (798% vs 1%).
- •Smalls Road Public School is a government school while St Therese's Catholic 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 Smalls Road Public School better than St Therese's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Smalls Road Public School ranks higher (78.4 vs 72.9 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 Smalls Road Public School and St Therese's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ryde and Denistone in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Smalls Road Public School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Therese's Catholic Primary School has 11.8.
How do Smalls Road Public School and St Therese's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Smalls Road Public School is 73rd of 1,619 and St Therese's Catholic Primary School is 212th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.