St Aloysius Catholic Primary School vs Thornton Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Aloysius Catholic Primary School
Chisholm · Catholic primary · K-6
614 students · ICSEA 1064
Thornton Public School
Thornton · Government primary · K-6
826 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | St Aloysius Catholic Primary School Chisholm NSW | Thornton Public School Thornton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #605 of 1,619 | #1190 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1844 of 4,908 | #3706 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 614 | 826 |
| Girls / boys | 307 / 307 | 381 / 445 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | 114 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.5 | 46.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 17% |
| Suburb | Chisholm 2322 | Thornton 2322 |
| Council area | Maitland | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chisholm.catholic.edu.au | thornton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Aloysius Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.0 vs 36.0).
- •St Aloysius Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 974), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Thornton Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.6 vs 18.9).
- •Thornton Public School is the larger school with 826 students compared with 614.
- •St Aloysius Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Thornton Public School is a government 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 Aloysius Catholic Primary School better than Thornton Public School?
On the Success Index, St Aloysius Catholic Primary School ranks higher (61.0 vs 36.0 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 Aloysius Catholic Primary School and Thornton Public School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Chisholm and Thornton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Aloysius Catholic Primary School has 18.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thornton Public School has 17.6.
How do St Aloysius Catholic Primary School and Thornton Public School rank in NSW?
St Aloysius Catholic Primary School is 605th of 1,619 and Thornton Public School is 1190th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.