St Brigid's Catholic Primary School vs Wollongong Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
Gwynneville · Catholic primary · K-6
175 students · ICSEA 1083
Wollongong Public School
Wollongong · Government primary · K-6
579 students · ICSEA 1084
| Measure | St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Gwynneville NSW | Wollongong Public School Wollongong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #460 of 1,619 | #527 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1379 of 4,908 | #1605 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 175 | 579 |
| Girls / boys | 83 / 92 | 278 / 301 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 81 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 1084 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 18.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 31.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Gwynneville 2500 | Wollongong 2500 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sbgdow.catholic.edu.au/ | wollongong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Brigid's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.0 vs 63.5).
- •Wollongong Public School has the higher ICSEA (1084 vs 1083), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Brigid's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 18.4).
- •Wollongong Public School is the larger school with 579 students compared with 175.
- •Wollongong Public School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -5%).
- •St Brigid's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Wollongong Public School is a government 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 Brigid's Catholic Primary School better than Wollongong Public School?
On the Success Index, St Brigid's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (66.0 vs 63.5 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 Brigid's Catholic Primary School and Wollongong Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Gwynneville and Wollongong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wollongong Public School has 18.4.
How do St Brigid's Catholic Primary School and Wollongong Public School rank in NSW?
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School is 460th of 1,619 and Wollongong Public School is 527th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.