St Christopher's Catholic Primary School vs St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 34 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Christopher's Catholic Primary School
Panania · Catholic primary · K-6
606 students · ICSEA 1091
St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School
Narraweena · Catholic primary · K-6
247 students · ICSEA 1091
| Measure | St Christopher's Catholic Primary School Panania NSW | St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School Narraweena NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #374 of 1,619 | #388 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1188 of 4,908 | #1215 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 606 | 247 |
| Girls / boys | 268 / 338 | 128 / 119 |
| Foundation intake | 93 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1091 | 1091 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.9 | 16.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Panania 2213 | Narraweena 2099 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stcpanania.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.sjandbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (68.2 vs 67.9).
- •St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.9).
- •St Christopher's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 606 students compared with 247.
- •St Christopher's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -10%).
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 St John the Apostle Catholic 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 Christopher's Catholic Primary School and St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Panania and Narraweena in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Christopher's Catholic Primary School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School has 15.2.
How do St Christopher's Catholic Primary School and St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
St Christopher's Catholic Primary School is 374th of 1,619 and St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School is 388th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.