St Brigid's Catholic Primary School vs Wilkins Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 943 m 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
Wilkins Public School
Marrickville · Government primary · K-6
508 students · ICSEA 1135
| Measure | St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Marrickville NSW | Wilkins Public School Marrickville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #333 of 1,619 | #140 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1095 of 4,908 | #540 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 372 | 508 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 185 | 249 / 259 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1072 | 1135 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 28.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.3 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 69% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Marrickville 2204 | Marrickville 2204 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stbmarrickville.syd.catholic.edu.au | wilkins-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Wilkins Public School scores higher on the Success Index (75.0 vs 69.1).
- •Wilkins Public School has the higher ICSEA (1135 vs 1072), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Brigid's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.7).
- •Wilkins Public School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 372.
- •St Brigid's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -14%).
- •St Brigid's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Wilkins 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 Wilkins Public School?
On the Success Index, Wilkins Public School ranks higher (75.0 vs 69.1 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 Wilkins Public School?
About 943 m in a straight line, between Marrickville and Marrickville 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 Wilkins Public School has 17.7.
How do St Brigid's Catholic Primary School and Wilkins Public School rank in NSW?
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School is 333rd of 1,619 and Wilkins Public School is 140th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.