St Ambrose Catholic Primary School vs St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 20 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Ambrose Catholic Primary School
Concord West · Catholic primary · K-6
484 students · ICSEA 1133
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Freshwater · Catholic primary · K-6
163 students · ICSEA 1134
| Measure | St Ambrose Catholic Primary School Concord West NSW | St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Freshwater NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #231 of 1,619 | #178 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #805 of 4,908 | #652 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 484 | 163 |
| Girls / boys | 242 / 242 | 86 / 77 |
| Foundation intake | 87 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1133 | 1134 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 53% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.5 | 11.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 74% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Concord West 2138 | Freshwater 2096 |
| Council area | Canada Bay | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stambconcord.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.sjbfdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.8 vs 72.3).
- •St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1134 vs 1133), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 19.0).
- •St Ambrose Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 163.
- •St Ambrose Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -36%).
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 Ambrose Catholic Primary School better than St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School ranks higher (73.8 vs 72.3 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 Ambrose Catholic Primary School and St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Concord West and Freshwater in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Ambrose Catholic Primary School has 19.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School has 13.9.
How do St Ambrose Catholic Primary School and St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
St Ambrose Catholic Primary School is 231st of 1,619 and St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is 178th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.