St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Warrawong · Catholic primary · K-6
149 students · ICSEA 1013
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Port Kembla · Catholic primary · K-6
177 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Warrawong NSW | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Port Kembla NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #879 of 1,619 | #526 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2685 of 4,908 | #1603 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 149 | 177 |
| Girls / boys | 70 / 79 | 83 / 94 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 11.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Warrawong 2502 | Port Kembla 2505 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sfawdow.catholic.edu.au | www.sppkdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.5 vs 50.0).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 1013), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 177 students compared with 149.
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -25%).
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 of Assisi Catholic Primary School better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (63.5 vs 50.0 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 of Assisi Catholic Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Warrawong and Port Kembla in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has 15.4.
How do St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School is 879th of 1,619 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 526th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.