St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School vs Umina Beach Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Woy Woy South · Catholic primary · K-6
551 students · ICSEA 1081
Umina Beach Public School
Umina Beach · Government primary · K-6
606 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Woy Woy South NSW | Umina Beach Public School Umina Beach NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #379 of 1,619 | #992 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1199 of 4,908 | #3088 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 551 | 606 |
| Girls / boys | 279 / 272 | 275 / 331 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 90 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1081 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.2 | 36.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 13% |
| Suburb | Woy Woy South 2256 | Umina Beach 2257 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sjbwwdbb.catholic.edu.au/ | umina-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.1 vs 45.0).
- •St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1081 vs 1010), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Umina Beach Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.7).
- •Umina Beach Public School is the larger school with 606 students compared with 551.
- •St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -17%).
- •St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Umina Beach 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 John the Baptist Catholic Primary School better than Umina Beach Public School?
On the Success Index, St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School ranks higher (68.1 vs 45.0 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 Umina Beach Public School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Woy Woy South and Umina Beach in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School has 17.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Umina Beach Public School has 16.8.
How do St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School and Umina Beach Public School rank in NSW?
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is 379th of 1,619 and Umina Beach Public School is 992nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.