St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 19 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Freshwater · Catholic primary · K-6
163 students · ICSEA 1134
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Summer Hill · Catholic primary · K-6
163 students · ICSEA 1136
| Measure | St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Freshwater NSW | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Summer Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #178 of 1,619 | #72 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #652 of 4,908 | #288 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 163 | 163 |
| Girls / boys | 86 / 77 | 86 / 77 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -36% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1134 | 1136 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 11.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Freshwater 2096 | Summer Hill 2130 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sjbfdbb.catholic.edu.au | stpsummerhill.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.5 vs 73.8).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1136 vs 1134), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 163 students compared with 163.
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -36%).
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 John the Baptist Catholic Primary School better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (78.5 vs 73.8 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 John the Baptist Catholic Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Freshwater and Summer Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School has 14.2.
How do St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is 178th of 1,619 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 72nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.