St Bede's Primary School vs St Patrick's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 159 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Bede's Primary School
Braidwood · Catholic primary · K-6
131 students · ICSEA 1013
St Patrick's Primary School
Gundagai · Catholic primary · K-6
81 students · ICSEA 1012
| Measure | St Bede's Primary School Braidwood NSW | St Patrick's Primary School Gundagai NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #864 of 1,619 | #855 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2630 of 4,908 | #2600 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 131 | 81 |
| Girls / boys | 60 / 71 | 43 / 38 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 1012 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.8 | 7.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 5% |
| Suburb | Braidwood 2622 | Gundagai 2722 |
| Council area | Queanbeyan-Palerang | Cootamundra-Gundagai |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.stbedesb.nsw.edu.au | www.spg.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (50.9 vs 51.3).
- •St Bede's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1013 vs 1012), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Patrick's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.9).
- •St Bede's Primary School is the larger school with 131 students compared with 81.
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 Bede's Primary School better than St Patrick's Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Bede's Primary School and St Patrick's Primary School?
About 159 km in a straight line, between Braidwood and Gundagai in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Bede's Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Primary School has 10.3.
How do St Bede's Primary School and St Patrick's Primary School rank in NSW?
St Bede's Primary School is 864th of 1,619 and St Patrick's Primary School is 855th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.