St Columba's Catholic Primary School vs St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 7.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Leichhardt North · Catholic primary · K-6
180 students · ICSEA 1167
St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School
Paddington · Catholic primary · K-6
151 students · ICSEA 1167
| Measure | St Columba's Catholic Primary School Leichhardt North NSW | St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School Paddington NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #16 of 1,619 | #58 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #58 of 4,908 | #250 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 180 | 151 |
| Girls / boys | 101 / 79 | 76 / 75 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1167 | 1167 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 11.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Leichhardt North 2040 | Paddington 2021 |
| Council area | Inner West | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | scpsleichhardt.syd.catholic.edu.au | stfpaddington.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Columba's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (83.8 vs 79.1).
- •St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.8).
- •St Columba's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 151.
- •St Columba's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -25%).
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 Columba's Catholic Primary School better than St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Columba's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (83.8 vs 79.1 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 Columba's Catholic Primary School and St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Leichhardt North and Paddington in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Columba's Catholic Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School has 13.2.
How do St Columba's Catholic Primary School and St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
St Columba's Catholic Primary School is 16th of 1,619 and St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School is 58th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.