St Anthony's Catholic Primary School vs St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Clovelly · Catholic primary · K-6
163 students · ICSEA 1148
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
Coogee · Catholic primary · K-6
205 students · ICSEA 1159
| Measure | St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Clovelly NSW | St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Coogee NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #39 of 1,619 | #4 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #164 of 4,908 | #28 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 163 | 205 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 77 | 120 / 85 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1148 | 1159 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 16.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Clovelly 2031 | Coogee 2034 |
| Council area | Randwick | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | staclovelly.syd.catholic.edu.au | stbcoogee.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brigid's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (85.8 vs 80.8).
- •St Brigid's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1159 vs 1148), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Brigid's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.4).
- •St Brigid's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 163.
- •St Brigid's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -5%).
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 Anthony's Catholic Primary School better than St Brigid's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Brigid's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (85.8 vs 80.8 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 Anthony's Catholic Primary School and St Brigid's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Clovelly and Coogee in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brigid's Catholic Primary School has 12.8.
How do St Anthony's Catholic Primary School and St Brigid's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School is 39th of 1,619 and St Brigid's Catholic Primary School is 4th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.