St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School vs St Peter's Heart
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 300 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School
Campbelltown · Catholic primary · K-6
554 students · ICSEA 1049
St Peter's Heart
Campbelltown · Independent special · U
22 students · ICSEA 1071
| Measure | St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School Campbelltown NSW | St Peter's Heart Campbelltown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #550 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1691 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 554 | 22 |
| Girls / boys | 279 / 275 | 10 / 12 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 1071 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 5.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.5 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 3.2 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Campbelltown 2560 | Campbelltown 2570 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sjctdow.catholic.edu.au | www.stpeters.nsw.edu.au/learning/heart |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Heart has the higher ICSEA (1071 vs 1049), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Peter's Heart has fewer students per teacher (5.5 vs 16.5).
- •St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 554 students compared with 22.
- •St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while St Peter's Heart 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 John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School better than St Peter's Heart?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School and St Peter's Heart?
About 300 m in a straight line, between Campbelltown and Campbelltown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Peter's Heart has 5.5.
How do St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School and St Peter's Heart rank in NSW?
St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School is 550th of 1,619 and St Peter's Heart is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.