St Anne's Catholic Primary School vs Strathfield South High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 994 m 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
Strathfield South High School
Enfield · Government high school · 7-12
549 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | St Anne's Catholic Primary School Strathfield South NSW | Strathfield South High School Enfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #196 of 1,619 | #282 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #686 of 4,908 | #757 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 101 | 549 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 54 | 209 / 340 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 93 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 82 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1084 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 64.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 22.1 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Strathfield South 2136 | Enfield 2136 |
| Council area | Strathfield | Strathfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stastrathfield.syd.catholic.edu.au | strathfies-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.5 vs 49.4).
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1084 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Strathfield South High School is the larger school with 549 students compared with 101.
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -16%).
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Strathfield South High 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 Anne's Catholic Primary School better than Strathfield South High School?
On the Success Index, St Anne's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (73.5 vs 49.4 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 Strathfield South High School?
About 994 m in a straight line, between Strathfield South and Enfield 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 Strathfield South High School has 8.5.
How do St Anne's Catholic Primary School and Strathfield South High School rank in NSW?
St Anne's Catholic Primary School is 196th of 1,619 and Strathfield South High School is 282nd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.