St Felix Catholic Primary School vs Yagoona Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 884 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Felix Catholic Primary School
Bankstown · Catholic primary · K-6
578 students · ICSEA 1035
Yagoona Public School
Yagoona · Government primary · K-6
556 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | St Felix Catholic Primary School Bankstown NSW | Yagoona Public School Yagoona NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #861 of 1,619 | #874 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2619 of 4,908 | #2672 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 578 | 556 |
| Girls / boys | 302 / 276 | 265 / 291 |
| Foundation intake | 81 | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1035 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.0 | 48.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 98% | 95% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bankstown 2200 | Yagoona 2199 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stfbankstown.syd.catholic.edu.au | yagoona-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (51.1 vs 50.2).
- •St Felix Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 986), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yagoona Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 17.5).
- •St Felix Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 578 students compared with 556.
- •St Felix Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -3%).
- •St Felix Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Yagoona 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 Felix Catholic Primary School better than Yagoona Public 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 Felix Catholic Primary School and Yagoona Public School?
About 884 m in a straight line, between Bankstown and Yagoona in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Felix Catholic Primary School has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yagoona Public School has 11.5.
How do St Felix Catholic Primary School and Yagoona Public School rank in NSW?
St Felix Catholic Primary School is 861st of 1,619 and Yagoona Public School is 874th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.