St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School vs St Francis Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
Prestons · Catholic primary · K-6
646 students · ICSEA 1088
St Francis Catholic College
Edmondson Park · Catholic combined · K-12
1,559 students · ICSEA 1088
| Measure | St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Prestons NSW | St Francis Catholic College Edmondson Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #474 of 1,619 | #121 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1449 of 4,908 | #387 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 646 | 1,559 |
| Girls / boys | 353 / 293 | 840 / 719 |
| Foundation intake | 92 | 90 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 183 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 113 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +80% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1088 | 1088 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.4 | 103.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 26.9 |
| Language background other than English | 87% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Prestons 2170 | Edmondson Park 2174 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stcosprestons.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.sfccdow.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (65.1 vs 64.2).
- •St Francis Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.8).
- •St Francis Catholic College is the larger school with 1,559 students compared with 646.
- •St Francis Catholic College has grown faster over five years (80% vs 3%).
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 Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School better than St Francis Catholic College?
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 Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School and St Francis Catholic College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Prestons and Edmondson Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School has 18.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Catholic College has 15.0.
How do St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School and St Francis Catholic College rank in NSW?
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School is 474th of 1,619 and St Francis Catholic College is 121st of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.