St James Catholic Primary School vs St Scholastica's College Glebe Point
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 613 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St James Catholic Primary School
Glebe · Catholic primary · K-6
152 students · ICSEA 1125
St Scholastica's College Glebe Point
Glebe · Independent high school · 7-12
1,044 students · ICSEA 1138
| Measure | St James Catholic Primary School Glebe NSW | St Scholastica's College Glebe Point Glebe NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #98 of 1,619 | #47 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #375 of 4,908 | #129 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 152 | 1,044 |
| Girls / boys | 76 / 76 | 1,044 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 179 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 151 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1125 | 1138 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 73.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 32.8 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Glebe 2037 | Glebe 2037 |
| Council area | Sydney | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stjglebe.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.scholastica.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St James Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (77.4 vs 76.4).
- •St Scholastica's College Glebe Point has the higher ICSEA (1138 vs 1125), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Scholastica's College Glebe Point is the larger school with 1,044 students compared with 152.
- •St Scholastica's College Glebe Point has grown faster over five years (1% vs -6%).
- •St James Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while St Scholastica's College Glebe Point is an independent 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 James Catholic Primary School better than St Scholastica's College Glebe Point?
On the Success Index, St James Catholic Primary School ranks higher (77.4 vs 76.4 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 James Catholic Primary School and St Scholastica's College Glebe Point?
About 613 m in a straight line, between Glebe and Glebe in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St James Catholic Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Scholastica's College Glebe Point has 14.1.
How do St James Catholic Primary School and St Scholastica's College Glebe Point rank in NSW?
St James Catholic Primary School is 98th of 1,619 and St Scholastica's College Glebe Point is 47th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.