St Andrews Primary School vs St James' Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 532 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Andrews Primary School
Marayong · Catholic primary · K-6
796 students · ICSEA 1074
St James' Primary School
Yamba · Catholic primary · K-6
182 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | St Andrews Primary School Marayong NSW | St James' Primary School Yamba NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #479 of 1,619 | #241 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1459 of 4,908 | #826 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 796 | 182 |
| Girls / boys | 412 / 384 | 88 / 94 |
| Foundation intake | 116 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1074 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.4 | 12.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Marayong 2148 | Yamba 2464 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Clarence Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.standrewspsmarayong.catholic.edu.au | moodle.yamplism.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St James' Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.0 vs 65.0).
- •St James' Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 19.2).
- •St Andrews Primary School is the larger school with 796 students compared with 182.
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 Andrews Primary School better than St James' Primary School?
On the Success Index, St James' Primary School ranks higher (72.0 vs 65.0 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 Andrews Primary School and St James' Primary School?
About 532 km in a straight line, between Marayong and Yamba in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Andrews Primary School has 19.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St James' Primary School has 14.7.
How do St Andrews Primary School and St James' Primary School rank in NSW?
St Andrews Primary School is 479th of 1,619 and St James' Primary School is 241st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.