St Canice's Primary School vs St Mary's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 245 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Canice's Primary School
Katoomba · Catholic primary · K-6
67 students · ICSEA 1020
St Mary's Primary School
Moruya · Catholic primary · K-6
174 students · ICSEA 1020
| Measure | St Canice's Primary School Katoomba NSW | St Mary's Primary School Moruya NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #747 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2285 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 67 | 174 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 34 | 80 / 94 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -41% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 1020 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 5.8 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 9% |
| Suburb | Katoomba 2780 | Moruya 2537 |
| Council area | Blue Mountains | Eurobodalla |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.stcaniceskatoomba.catholic.edu.au | www.stmarysmoruya.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (55.3 vs 55.6).
- •St Canice's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (5.8 vs 13.6).
- •St Mary's Primary School is the larger school with 174 students compared with 67.
- •St Mary's Primary School has grown faster over five years (-30% vs -41%).
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 Canice's Primary School better than St Mary's Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Canice's Primary School and St Mary's Primary School?
About 245 km in a straight line, between Katoomba and Moruya in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Canice's Primary School has 5.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Primary School has 13.6.
How do St Canice's Primary School and St Mary's Primary School rank in NSW?
St Canice's Primary School is unranked and St Mary's Primary School is 747th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.