St Brendan's Catholic Primary School vs St Scholastica's College Glebe Point
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
Annandale · Catholic primary · K-6
155 students · ICSEA 1166
St Scholastica's College Glebe Point
Glebe · Independent high school · 7-12
1,044 students · ICSEA 1138
| Measure | St Brendan's Catholic Primary School Annandale NSW | St Scholastica's College Glebe Point Glebe NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #14 of 1,619 | #47 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #55 of 4,908 | #129 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 155 | 1,044 |
| Girls / boys | 87 / 68 | 1,044 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 179 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 151 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1166 | 1138 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 73.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 32.8 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Annandale 2038 | Glebe 2037 |
| Council area | Inner West | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stbannandale.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.scholastica.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brendan's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (83.9 vs 76.4).
- •St Brendan's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1166 vs 1138), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Brendan's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.1).
- •St Scholastica's College Glebe Point is the larger school with 1,044 students compared with 155.
- •St Scholastica's College Glebe Point has grown faster over five years (1% vs -10%).
- •St Brendan's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while St Scholastica's College Glebe Point is an independent 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 Brendan's Catholic Primary School better than St Scholastica's College Glebe Point?
On the Success Index, St Brendan's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (83.9 vs 76.4 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 Brendan's Catholic Primary School and St Scholastica's College Glebe Point?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Annandale and Glebe in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Brendan's Catholic Primary School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Scholastica's College Glebe Point has 14.1.
How do St Brendan's Catholic Primary School and St Scholastica's College Glebe Point rank in NSW?
St Brendan's Catholic Primary School is 14th of 1,619 and St Scholastica's College Glebe Point is 47th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.