St Brendan's Catholic Primary School vs St Euphemia College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 986 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
Bankstown · Catholic primary · K-6
443 students · ICSEA 1029
St Euphemia College
Bankstown · Independent combined · K-12
622 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | St Brendan's Catholic Primary School Bankstown NSW | St Euphemia College Bankstown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #762 of 1,619 | #221 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #2326 of 4,908 | #702 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 443 | 622 |
| Girls / boys | 211 / 232 | 320 / 302 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 77 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 46 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.9 | 52.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 15.8 |
| Language background other than English | 100% | 64% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bankstown 2200 | Bankstown 2200 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stbbankstown.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.steuphemia.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brendan's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.0 vs 47.7).
- •St Euphemia College has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Euphemia College has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.9).
- •St Euphemia College is the larger school with 622 students compared with 443.
- •St Brendan's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs 2%).
- •St Brendan's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while St Euphemia College 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 Euphemia College?
On the Success Index, St Brendan's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (55.0 vs 47.7 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 Euphemia College?
About 986 m in a straight line, between Bankstown and Bankstown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Brendan's Catholic Primary School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Euphemia College has 12.0.
How do St Brendan's Catholic Primary School and St Euphemia College rank in NSW?
St Brendan's Catholic Primary School is 762nd of 1,619 and St Euphemia College is 221st of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.