St Anne's Catholic Primary School vs Strathfield South Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 650 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 Public School
Strathfield · Government primary · K-6
423 students · ICSEA 1084
| Measure | St Anne's Catholic Primary School Strathfield South NSW | Strathfield South Public School Strathfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #196 of 1,619 | #606 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #686 of 4,908 | #1848 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 101 | 423 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 54 | 200 / 223 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -41% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1084 | 1084 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 28.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 92% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Strathfield South 2136 | Strathfield 2135 |
| Council area | Strathfield | Strathfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stastrathfield.syd.catholic.edu.au | strathfies-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.5 vs 61.0).
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 15.0).
- •Strathfield South Public School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 101.
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -41%).
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Strathfield South 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 Anne's Catholic Primary School better than Strathfield South Public School?
On the Success Index, St Anne's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (73.5 vs 61.0 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 Anne's Catholic Primary School and Strathfield South Public School?
About 650 m in a straight line, between Strathfield South and Strathfield 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 Public School has 15.0.
How do St Anne's Catholic Primary School and Strathfield South Public School rank in NSW?
St Anne's Catholic Primary School is 196th of 1,619 and Strathfield South Public School is 606th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.