St Anne's Catholic Primary School vs St John Vianney's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 24 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Strathfield South · Catholic primary · K-6
101 students · ICSEA 1084
St John Vianney's Primary School
Doonside · Catholic primary · K-6
348 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | St Anne's Catholic Primary School Strathfield South NSW | St John Vianney's Primary School Doonside NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #196 of 1,619 | #343 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #686 of 4,908 | #1120 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 101 | 348 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 54 | 162 / 186 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1084 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 25.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Strathfield South 2136 | Doonside 2767 |
| Council area | Strathfield | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stastrathfield.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.stjohnvianneysdoonside.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.5 vs 68.9).
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1084 vs 1083), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 13.9).
- •St John Vianney's Primary School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 101.
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 Anne's Catholic Primary School better than St John Vianney's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Anne's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (73.5 vs 68.9 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 Anne's Catholic Primary School and St John Vianney's Primary School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Strathfield South and Doonside in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Anne's Catholic Primary School has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John Vianney's Primary School has 13.9.
How do St Anne's Catholic Primary School and St John Vianney's Primary School rank in NSW?
St Anne's Catholic Primary School is 196th of 1,619 and St John Vianney's Primary School is 343rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.