St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School vs Woollahra Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 938 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School
Paddington · Catholic primary · K-6
151 students · ICSEA 1167
Woollahra Public School
Woollahra · Government primary · K-6
667 students · ICSEA 1193
| Measure | St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School Paddington NSW | Woollahra Public School Woollahra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #58 of 1,619 | #45 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #250 of 4,908 | #188 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 151 | 667 |
| Girls / boys | 76 / 75 | 342 / 325 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1167 | 1193 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 75% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 18.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 35.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Paddington 2021 | Woollahra 2025 |
| Council area | Sydney | Woollahra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stfpaddington.syd.catholic.edu.au | woollahra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Woollahra Public School scores higher on the Success Index (80.1 vs 79.1).
- •Woollahra Public School has the higher ICSEA (1193 vs 1167), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 18.7).
- •Woollahra Public School is the larger school with 667 students compared with 151.
- •Woollahra Public School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -25%).
- •St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Woollahra 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 Regional Catholic Primary School better than Woollahra Public School?
On the Success Index, Woollahra Public School ranks higher (80.1 vs 79.1 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 Regional Catholic Primary School and Woollahra Public School?
About 938 m in a straight line, between Paddington and Woollahra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woollahra Public School has 18.7.
How do St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School and Woollahra Public School rank in NSW?
St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School is 58th of 1,619 and Woollahra Public School is 45th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.