St Agnes' Primary School vs St Columba Anglican School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.1 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 Columba Anglican School
Port Macquarie · Independent combined · K-12
1,221 students · ICSEA 1116
| Measure | St Agnes' Primary School Port Macquarie NSW | St Columba Anglican School Port Macquarie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #641 of 1,619 | #81 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1958 of 4,908 | #230 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 553 | 1,221 |
| Girls / boys | 303 / 250 | 595 / 626 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 133 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 85 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1116 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.8 | 99.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 48.0 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 5% |
| Suburb | Port Macquarie 2444 | Port Macquarie 2444 |
| Council area | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Port Macquarie-Hastings |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.pmacalism.catholic.edu.au/ | www.scas.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Columba Anglican School scores higher on the Success Index (71.8 vs 59.6).
- •St Columba Anglican School has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Columba Anglican School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.0).
- •St Columba Anglican School is the larger school with 1,221 students compared with 553.
- •St Agnes' Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs 7%).
- •St Agnes' Primary School is a catholic school while St Columba Anglican School is an independent 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 St Agnes' Primary School better than St Columba Anglican School?
On the Success Index, St Columba Anglican School ranks higher (71.8 vs 59.6 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 Columba Anglican School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Port Macquarie and Port Macquarie 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 Columba Anglican School has 12.3.
How do St Agnes' Primary School and St Columba Anglican School rank in NSW?
St Agnes' Primary School is 641st of 1,619 and St Columba Anglican School is 81st of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.