St Brendan's Catholic Primary School vs Villa Maria Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 6.7 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
Villa Maria Catholic Primary School
Hunters Hill · Catholic primary · K-6
360 students · ICSEA 1166
| Measure | St Brendan's Catholic Primary School Annandale NSW | Villa Maria Catholic Primary School Hunters Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #14 of 1,619 | #132 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #55 of 4,908 | #494 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 155 | 360 |
| Girls / boys | 87 / 68 | 183 / 177 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1166 | 1166 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 6.5 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Annandale 2038 | Hunters Hill 2110 |
| Council area | Inner West | Hunters Hill |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stbannandale.syd.catholic.edu.au | vmhuntershill.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brendan's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (83.9 vs 75.6).
- •St Brendan's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 17.6).
- •Villa Maria Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 155.
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 Villa Maria Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Brendan's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (83.9 vs 75.6 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 Villa Maria Catholic Primary School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Annandale and Hunters Hill 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 Villa Maria Catholic Primary School has 17.6.
How do St Brendan's Catholic Primary School and Villa Maria Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
St Brendan's Catholic Primary School is 14th of 1,619 and Villa Maria Catholic Primary School is 132nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.