St Agnes' Primary School vs St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 327 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Agnes' Primary School
Port Macquarie · Catholic primary · K-6
553 students · ICSEA 1029
St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
Bankstown · Catholic primary · K-6
443 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | St Agnes' Primary School Port Macquarie NSW | St Brendan's Catholic Primary School Bankstown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #641 of 1,619 | #762 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1958 of 4,908 | #2326 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 553 | 443 |
| Girls / boys | 303 / 250 | 211 / 232 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.8 | 27.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 100% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 0% |
| Suburb | Port Macquarie 2444 | Bankstown 2200 |
| Council area | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pmacalism.catholic.edu.au/ | stbbankstown.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Agnes' Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.6 vs 55.0).
- •St Agnes' Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.9).
- •St Agnes' Primary School is the larger school with 553 students compared with 443.
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 St Agnes' Primary School better than St Brendan's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Agnes' Primary School ranks higher (59.6 vs 55.0 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 St Agnes' Primary School and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School?
About 327 km in a straight line, between Port Macquarie and Bankstown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Agnes' Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School has 15.9.
How do St Agnes' Primary School and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
St Agnes' Primary School is 641st of 1,619 and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School is 762nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.