St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci vs Sylvania Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci
Sans Souci · Catholic primary · K-6
218 students · ICSEA 1091
Sylvania Public School
Sylvania · Government primary · K-6
167 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci Sans Souci NSW | Sylvania Public School Sylvania NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #290 of 1,619 | #682 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #966 of 4,908 | #2075 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 218 | 167 |
| Girls / boys | 122 / 96 | 79 / 88 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1091 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 9.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 1.9 |
| Language background other than English | 74% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Sans Souci 2219 | Sylvania 2224 |
| Council area | Georges River | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stfsanssouci.syd.catholic.edu.au | sylvania-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci scores higher on the Success Index (70.6 vs 58.2).
- •St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci has the higher ICSEA (1091 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sylvania Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.2).
- •St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci is the larger school with 218 students compared with 167.
- •Sylvania Public School has grown faster over five years (28% vs 7%).
- •St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci is a catholic school while Sylvania 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 Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci better than Sylvania Public School?
On the Success Index, St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci ranks higher (70.6 vs 58.2 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 Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci and Sylvania Public School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Sans Souci and Sylvania in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci has 18.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sylvania Public School has 17.0.
How do St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci and Sylvania Public School rank in NSW?
St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci is 290th of 1,619 and Sylvania Public School is 682nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.