St Christopher's Catholic Primary School vs Tower Street Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 999 m 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
Tower Street Public School
Panania · Government primary · K-6
154 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | St Christopher's Catholic Primary School Panania NSW | Tower Street Public School Panania NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #374 of 1,619 | #943 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1188 of 4,908 | #2908 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 606 | 154 |
| Girls / boys | 268 / 338 | 76 / 78 |
| Foundation intake | 93 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1091 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.9 | 12.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 8% |
| Suburb | Panania 2213 | Panania 2213 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stcpanania.syd.catholic.edu.au | towerst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Christopher's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.2 vs 47.1).
- •St Christopher's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1091 vs 998), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tower Street Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 17.9).
- •St Christopher's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 606 students compared with 154.
- •St Christopher's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -24%).
- •St Christopher's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Tower Street 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 Tower Street Public School?
On the Success Index, St Christopher's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (68.2 vs 47.1 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 Christopher's Catholic Primary School and Tower Street Public School?
About 999 m in a straight line, between Panania and Panania 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 Tower Street Public School has 11.9.
How do St Christopher's Catholic Primary School and Tower Street Public School rank in NSW?
St Christopher's Catholic Primary School is 374th of 1,619 and Tower Street Public School is 943rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.