St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School vs Warrawong Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 262 m 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
Warrawong Public School
Warrawong · Government primary · K-6
276 students · ICSEA 891
| Measure | St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Warrawong NSW | Warrawong Public School Warrawong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #879 of 1,619 | #1349 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2685 of 4,908 | #4156 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 149 | 276 |
| Girls / boys | 70 / 79 | 122 / 154 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 891 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 20.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 6.5 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 18% |
| Suburb | Warrawong 2502 | Warrawong 2502 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sfawdow.catholic.edu.au | warrawong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (50.0 vs 29.7).
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1013 vs 891), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Warrawong Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.1).
- •Warrawong Public School is the larger school with 276 students compared with 149.
- •Warrawong Public School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -25%).
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Warrawong 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 of Assisi Catholic Primary School better than Warrawong Public School?
On the Success Index, St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School ranks higher (50.0 vs 29.7 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 Warrawong Public School?
About 262 m in a straight line, between Warrawong and Warrawong 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 Warrawong Public School has 13.4.
How do St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School and Warrawong Public School rank in NSW?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School is 879th of 1,619 and Warrawong Public School is 1349th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.