St Francis of Assisi Primary School vs St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 179 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis of Assisi Primary School
Glendenning · Catholic primary · K-6
480 students · ICSEA 1044
St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Milton · Catholic primary · K-6
125 students · ICSEA 1044
| Measure | St Francis of Assisi Primary School Glendenning NSW | St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Milton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #437 of 1,619 | #579 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1329 of 4,908 | #1769 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 480 | 125 |
| Girls / boys | 234 / 246 | 55 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1044 | 1044 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.7 | 12.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.5 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 7% |
| Suburb | Glendenning 2761 | Milton 2538 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Shoalhaven |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.stfrancisglendenning.catholic.edu.au | www.sosmdow.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Francis of Assisi Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.6 vs 61.8).
- •St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 13.4).
- •St Francis of Assisi Primary School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 125.
- •St Francis of Assisi Primary School has grown faster over five years (28% vs -3%).
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 Primary School better than St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Francis of Assisi Primary School ranks higher (66.6 vs 61.8 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 Primary School and St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
About 179 km in a straight line, between Glendenning and Milton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Francis of Assisi Primary School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School has 9.9.
How do St Francis of Assisi Primary School and St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
St Francis of Assisi Primary School is 437th of 1,619 and St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is 579th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.