St Benedict's Primary School vs St Paul's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 199 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Benedict's Primary School
Edgeworth · Catholic primary · K-6
357 students · ICSEA 1037
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Albion Park · Catholic primary · K-6
399 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | St Benedict's Primary School Edgeworth NSW | St Paul's Catholic Primary School Albion Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #675 of 1,619 | #768 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2060 of 4,908 | #2345 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 357 | 399 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 170 | 201 / 198 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 23.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 11.5 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 8% |
| Suburb | Edgeworth 2285 | Albion Park 2527 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Shellharbour |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | edgeworth.catholic.edu.au/ | www.spapdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Benedict's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.4 vs 54.8).
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 357.
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 Benedict's Primary School better than St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Benedict's Primary School ranks higher (58.4 vs 54.8 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 Benedict's Primary School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
About 199 km in a straight line, between Edgeworth and Albion Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Benedict's Primary School has 16.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's Catholic Primary School has 16.8.
How do St Benedict's Primary School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
St Benedict's Primary School is 675th of 1,619 and St Paul's Catholic Primary School is 768th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.