St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School vs St Edward's Catholic Primary School Canowindra
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 258 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School
Wyong · Catholic primary · K-6
335 students · ICSEA 1022
St Edward's Catholic Primary School Canowindra
Canowindra · Catholic primary · K-6
63 students · ICSEA 1022
| Measure | St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School Wyong NSW | St Edward's Catholic Primary School Canowindra Canowindra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #912 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2820 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 335 | 63 |
| Girls / boys | 182 / 153 | 26 / 37 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 1022 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.6 | 5.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 1.5 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 3% |
| Suburb | Wyong 2259 | Canowindra 2804 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Cabonne |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.scwdbb.catholic.edu.au | www.bth.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Edward's Catholic Primary School Canowindra scores higher on the Success Index (54.1 vs 48.3).
- •St Edward's Catholic Primary School Canowindra has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 17.1).
- •St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 63.
- •St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -2%).
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 Cecilia's Catholic Primary School better than St Edward's Catholic Primary School Canowindra?
On the Success Index, St Edward's Catholic Primary School Canowindra ranks higher (54.1 vs 48.3 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 Cecilia's Catholic Primary School and St Edward's Catholic Primary School Canowindra?
About 258 km in a straight line, between Wyong and Canowindra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Edward's Catholic Primary School Canowindra has 11.1.
How do St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School and St Edward's Catholic Primary School Canowindra rank in NSW?
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School is 912th of 1,619 and St Edward's Catholic Primary School Canowindra is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.