St Brigid's Catholic Primary School vs St Francis Xavier Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 464 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
Marrickville · Catholic primary · K-6
372 students · ICSEA 1072
St Francis Xavier Primary School
Woolgoolga · Catholic primary · K-6
263 students · ICSEA 1071
| Measure | St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Marrickville NSW | St Francis Xavier Primary School Woolgoolga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #333 of 1,619 | #405 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1095 of 4,908 | #1243 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 372 | 263 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 185 | 134 / 129 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1072 | 1071 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 18.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.3 | 8.3 |
| Language background other than English | 69% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Marrickville 2204 | Woolgoolga 2456 |
| Council area | Inner West | Coffs Harbour |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | stbmarrickville.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.woolplism.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brigid's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.1 vs 67.6).
- •St Brigid's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 1071), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Francis Xavier Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.8).
- •St Brigid's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 372 students compared with 263.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Rockdale
Frequently asked questions
Is St Brigid's Catholic Primary School better than St Francis Xavier Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Brigid's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (69.1 vs 67.6 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 Brigid's Catholic Primary School and St Francis Xavier Primary School?
About 464 km in a straight line, between Marrickville and Woolgoolga in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Xavier Primary School has 14.6.
How do St Brigid's Catholic Primary School and St Francis Xavier Primary School rank in NSW?
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School is 333rd of 1,619 and St Francis Xavier Primary School is 405th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.