St Francis Xavier Primary School vs St Kevin's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 346 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis Xavier Primary School
Woolgoolga · Catholic primary · K-6
263 students · ICSEA 1071
St Kevin's Primary School
Cardiff · Catholic primary · K-6
130 students · ICSEA 1071
| Measure | St Francis Xavier Primary School Woolgoolga NSW | St Kevin's Primary School Cardiff NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #405 of 1,619 | #243 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1243 of 4,908 | #828 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 263 | 130 |
| Girls / boys | 134 / 129 | 58 / 72 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1071 | 1071 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 11.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.3 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 9% |
| Suburb | Woolgoolga 2456 | Cardiff 2285 |
| Council area | Coffs Harbour | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.woolplism.catholic.edu.au | cardiff.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Kevin's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.0 vs 67.6).
- •St Kevin's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.6).
- •St Francis Xavier Primary School is the larger school with 263 students compared with 130.
- •St Kevin's Primary School has grown faster over five years (20% vs 4%).
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 Xavier Primary School better than St Kevin's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Kevin's Primary School ranks higher (72.0 vs 67.6 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 Xavier Primary School and St Kevin's Primary School?
About 346 km in a straight line, between Woolgoolga and Cardiff in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Francis Xavier Primary School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Kevin's Primary School has 11.4.
How do St Francis Xavier Primary School and St Kevin's Primary School rank in NSW?
St Francis Xavier Primary School is 405th of 1,619 and St Kevin's Primary School is 243rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.