St Augustine's Parish School vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 227 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Augustine's Parish School
Narromine · Catholic primary · K-6
87 students · ICSEA 993
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow
Lithgow · Catholic primary · K-6
287 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | St Augustine's Parish School Narromine NSW | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow Lithgow NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #885 of 1,619 | #968 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2715 of 4,908 | #3005 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 87 | 287 |
| Girls / boys | 36 / 51 | 140 / 147 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.9 | 18.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 9.7 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 15% |
| Suburb | Narromine 2821 | Lithgow 2790 |
| Council area | Narromine | Lithgow |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.wf.catholic.edu.au/schools/narromine/ | www.stpatslithgow.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Augustine's Parish School scores higher on the Success Index (49.7 vs 46.0).
- •St Augustine's Parish School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.2).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow is the larger school with 287 students compared with 87.
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow has grown faster over five years (31% vs -16%).
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 Parish School better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow?
On the Success Index, St Augustine's Parish School ranks higher (49.7 vs 46.0 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 Augustine's Parish School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow?
About 227 km in a straight line, between Narromine and Lithgow in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Augustine's Parish School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow has 15.2.
How do St Augustine's Parish School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow rank in NSW?
St Augustine's Parish School is 885th of 1,619 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lithgow is 968th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.