St Christopher's Catholic Primary School vs Wattle Grove Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Christopher's Catholic Primary School
Holsworthy · Catholic primary · K-6
576 students · ICSEA 1080
Wattle Grove Public School
Wattle Grove · Government primary · K-6
427 students · ICSEA 1035
| Measure | St Christopher's Catholic Primary School Holsworthy NSW | Wattle Grove Public School Wattle Grove NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #566 of 1,619 | #966 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1739 of 4,908 | #2991 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 576 | 427 |
| Girls / boys | 293 / 283 | 208 / 219 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1080 | 1035 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.9 | 23.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.6 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 6% |
| Suburb | Holsworthy 2173 | Wattle Grove 2173 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stcholsworthy.syd.catholic.edu.au | wattlegrov-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Christopher's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.1 vs 46.2).
- •St Christopher's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1035), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Christopher's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.9).
- •St Christopher's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 576 students compared with 427.
- •St Christopher's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -29%).
- •St Christopher's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Wattle Grove 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 Christopher's Catholic Primary School better than Wattle Grove Public School?
On the Success Index, St Christopher's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (62.1 vs 46.2 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 Christopher's Catholic Primary School and Wattle Grove Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Holsworthy and Wattle Grove in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Christopher's Catholic Primary School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wattle Grove Public School has 17.9.
How do St Christopher's Catholic Primary School and Wattle Grove Public School rank in NSW?
St Christopher's Catholic Primary School is 566th of 1,619 and Wattle Grove Public School is 966th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.