St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 41 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School
Woolooware · Catholic primary · K-6
175 students · ICSEA 1124
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Asquith · Catholic primary · K-6
223 students · ICSEA 1124
| Measure | St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School Woolooware NSW | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Asquith NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #80 of 1,619 | #244 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #306 of 4,908 | #829 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 175 | 223 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 82 | 127 / 96 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1124 | 1124 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 13.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Woolooware 2230 | Asquith 2077 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stfdswoolooware.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.stpat.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.3 vs 72.0).
- •St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.4).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 175.
- •St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -16%).
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 Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School ranks higher (78.3 vs 72.0 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 Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Woolooware and Asquith in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has 16.4.
How do St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School is 80th of 1,619 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 244th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.