St John's Catholic Primary School vs Sydney Adventist School - Auburn
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 248 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St John's Catholic Primary School
Auburn · Catholic primary · K-6
353 students · ICSEA 1032
Sydney Adventist School - Auburn
Auburn · Independent primary · K-6
148 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | St John's Catholic Primary School Auburn NSW | Sydney Adventist School - Auburn Auburn NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #610 of 1,619 | #1275 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1862 of 4,908 | #3958 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 353 | 148 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 201 | 59 / 89 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 99% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Auburn 2144 | Auburn 2144 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stjauburn.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.auburn.adventist.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.8 vs 32.4).
- •St John's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sydney Adventist School - Auburn has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.3).
- •St John's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 353 students compared with 148.
- •St John's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (25% vs 9%).
- •St John's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Sydney Adventist School - Auburn 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's Catholic Primary School better than Sydney Adventist School - Auburn?
On the Success Index, St John's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (60.8 vs 32.4 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 John's Catholic Primary School and Sydney Adventist School - Auburn?
About 248 m in a straight line, between Auburn and Auburn in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St John's Catholic Primary School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sydney Adventist School - Auburn has 13.5.
How do St John's Catholic Primary School and Sydney Adventist School - Auburn rank in NSW?
St John's Catholic Primary School is 610th of 1,619 and Sydney Adventist School - Auburn is 1275th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.