St Fiacre's Catholic Primary School vs St Rose Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 21 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Fiacre's Catholic Primary School
Leichhardt · Catholic primary · K-6
91 students · ICSEA 1151
St Rose Catholic Primary School
Collaroy Plateau · Catholic primary · K-6
227 students · ICSEA 1149
| Measure | St Fiacre's Catholic Primary School Leichhardt NSW | St Rose Catholic Primary School Collaroy Plateau NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #26 of 1,619 | #35 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #112 of 4,908 | #153 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 91 | 227 |
| Girls / boys | 58 / 33 | 133 / 94 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1151 | 1149 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 13.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Leichhardt 2040 | Collaroy Plateau 2097 |
| Council area | Inner West | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stfleichhardt.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.srcpdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Fiacre's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (82.0 vs 81.0).
- •St Fiacre's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1151 vs 1149), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Fiacre's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 17.2).
- •St Rose Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 227 students compared with 91.
- •St Rose Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -33%).
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 Fiacre's Catholic Primary School better than St Rose Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Fiacre's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (82.0 vs 81.0 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 Fiacre's Catholic Primary School and St Rose Catholic Primary School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Leichhardt and Collaroy Plateau in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Fiacre's Catholic Primary School has 8.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Rose Catholic Primary School has 17.2.
How do St Fiacre's Catholic Primary School and St Rose Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
St Fiacre's Catholic Primary School is 26th of 1,619 and St Rose Catholic Primary School is 35th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.