St Charles' Catholic Primary School Waverley vs St Thomas' Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 13 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Charles' Catholic Primary School Waverley
Waverley · Catholic primary · K-6
308 students · ICSEA 1161
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School
Willoughby · Catholic primary · K-6
277 students · ICSEA 1161
| Measure | St Charles' Catholic Primary School Waverley Waverley NSW | St Thomas' Catholic Primary School Willoughby NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #64 of 1,619 | #136 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #262 of 4,908 | #531 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 308 | 277 |
| Girls / boys | 185 / 123 | 144 / 133 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1161 | 1161 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 64% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 18.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Waverley 2024 | Willoughby 2068 |
| Council area | Waverley | Willoughby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stcwaverley.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.stwdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Charles' Catholic Primary School Waverley scores higher on the Success Index (78.9 vs 75.1).
- •St Thomas' Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.2).
- •St Charles' Catholic Primary School Waverley is the larger school with 308 students compared with 277.
- •St Charles' Catholic Primary School Waverley has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -23%).
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 Charles' Catholic Primary School Waverley better than St Thomas' Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Charles' Catholic Primary School Waverley ranks higher (78.9 vs 75.1 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 Charles' Catholic Primary School Waverley and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Waverley and Willoughby in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Charles' Catholic Primary School Waverley has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School has 15.3.
How do St Charles' Catholic Primary School Waverley and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
St Charles' Catholic Primary School Waverley is 64th of 1,619 and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School is 136th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.