St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School vs Woolooware Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 821 m 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
Woolooware Public School
Cronulla · Government primary · K-6
462 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School Woolooware NSW | Woolooware Public School Cronulla NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #80 of 1,619 | #481 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #306 of 4,908 | #1463 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 175 | 462 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 82 | 222 / 240 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1124 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 18.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 25.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Woolooware 2230 | Cronulla 2230 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stfdswoolooware.syd.catholic.edu.au | woolooware-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.3 vs 65.0).
- •St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1124 vs 1086), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.4).
- •Woolooware Public School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 175.
- •St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -7%).
- •St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Woolooware 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 Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School better than Woolooware Public School?
On the Success Index, St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School ranks higher (78.3 vs 65.0 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 Woolooware Public School?
About 821 m in a straight line, between Woolooware and Cronulla 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 Woolooware Public School has 18.4.
How do St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School and Woolooware Public School rank in NSW?
St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School is 80th of 1,619 and Woolooware Public School is 481st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.