Smithfield Public School vs St Gertrude's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 448 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Smithfield Public School
Smithfield · Government primary · P-6
517 students · ICSEA 948
St Gertrude's Catholic Primary School
Smithfield · Catholic primary · K-6
632 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | Smithfield Public School Smithfield NSW | St Gertrude's Catholic Primary School Smithfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1239 of 1,619 | #1109 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3837 of 4,908 | #3475 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 517 | 632 |
| Girls / boys | 258 / 259 | 319 / 313 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 104 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 948 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.4 | 37.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 95% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 1% |
| Suburb | Smithfield 2164 | Smithfield 2164 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | smithfield-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stgsmithfield.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Gertrude's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (39.3 vs 34.1).
- •St Gertrude's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (992 vs 948), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Smithfield Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.8).
- •St Gertrude's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 517.
- •St Gertrude's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -13%).
- •Smithfield Public School is a government school while St Gertrude'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 Smithfield Public School better than St Gertrude's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Gertrude's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (39.3 vs 34.1 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 Smithfield Public School and St Gertrude's Catholic Primary School?
About 448 m in a straight line, between Smithfield and Smithfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Smithfield Public School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Gertrude's Catholic Primary School has 16.8.
How do Smithfield Public School and St Gertrude's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Smithfield Public School is 1239th of 1,619 and St Gertrude's Catholic Primary School is 1109th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.