St Augustine's College Sydney vs St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Augustine's College Sydney
Brookvale · Independent combined · 5-12
1,580 students · ICSEA 1141
St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School
Narraweena · Catholic primary · K-6
247 students · ICSEA 1091
| Measure | St Augustine's College Sydney Brookvale NSW | St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School Narraweena NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #57 of 314 | #388 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #159 of 1,259 | #1215 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | 5-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,580 | 247 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,580 | 128 / 119 |
| Foundation intake | – | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | 230 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 213 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1141 | 1091 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 139.0 | 16.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 61.7 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Brookvale 2100 | Narraweena 2099 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.saintaug.nsw.edu.au | www.sjandbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Augustine's College Sydney scores higher on the Success Index (76.8 vs 67.9).
- •St Augustine's College Sydney has the higher ICSEA (1141 vs 1091), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Augustine's College Sydney has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.2).
- •St Augustine's College Sydney is the larger school with 1,580 students compared with 247.
- •St Augustine's College Sydney has grown faster over five years (11% vs -10%).
- •St Augustine's College Sydney is a independent school while St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Augustine's College Sydney better than St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Augustine's College Sydney ranks higher (76.8 vs 67.9 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 Augustine's College Sydney and St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Brookvale and Narraweena in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Augustine's College Sydney has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School has 15.2.
How do St Augustine's College Sydney and St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
St Augustine's College Sydney is 57th of 314 and St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School is 388th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.