St John's Catholic Primary School vs St Mary's War Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 336 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St John's Catholic Primary School
Dapto · Catholic primary · K-6
623 students · ICSEA 1038
St Mary's War Memorial School
West Wyalong · Catholic primary · K-6
113 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | St John's Catholic Primary School Dapto NSW | St Mary's War Memorial School West Wyalong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #676 of 1,619 | #618 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2061 of 4,908 | #1883 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 623 | 113 |
| Girls / boys | 317 / 306 | 61 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | 94 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.6 | 10.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 1% |
| Suburb | Dapto 2530 | West Wyalong 2671 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Bland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.sjddow.catholic.edu.au | www.smwms.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's War Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (60.6 vs 58.4).
- •St Mary's War Memorial School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 15.7).
- •St John's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 113.
- •St John's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -3%).
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 St Mary's War Memorial School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's War Memorial School ranks higher (60.6 vs 58.4 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 St Mary's War Memorial School?
About 336 km in a straight line, between Dapto and West Wyalong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St John's Catholic Primary School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's War Memorial School has 10.7.
How do St John's Catholic Primary School and St Mary's War Memorial School rank in NSW?
St John's Catholic Primary School is 676th of 1,619 and St Mary's War Memorial School is 618th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.