St Martha's Catholic Primary School vs St Patrick's College, Strathfield
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Martha's Catholic Primary School
Strathfield · Catholic primary · K-6
315 students · ICSEA 1120
St Patrick's College, Strathfield
Strathfield · Independent combined · 5-12
1,598 students · ICSEA 1126
| Measure | St Martha's Catholic Primary School Strathfield NSW | St Patrick's College, Strathfield Strathfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #160 of 1,619 | #90 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #584 of 4,908 | #267 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | 5-12 |
| Students | 315 | 1,598 |
| Girls / boys | 168 / 147 | 0 / 1,598 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 216 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 187 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 1126 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.2 | 130.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 53.7 |
| Language background other than English | 95% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Strathfield 2135 | Strathfield 2135 |
| Council area | Strathfield | Strathfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stmstrathfield.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.spc.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Martha's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.5 vs 69.8).
- •St Patrick's College, Strathfield has the higher ICSEA (1126 vs 1120), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Patrick's College, Strathfield has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.6).
- •St Patrick's College, Strathfield is the larger school with 1,598 students compared with 315.
- •St Patrick's College, Strathfield has grown faster over five years (10% vs -2%).
- •St Martha's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while St Patrick's College, Strathfield 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 Martha's Catholic Primary School better than St Patrick's College, Strathfield?
On the Success Index, St Martha's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (74.5 vs 69.8 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 Martha's Catholic Primary School and St Patrick's College, Strathfield?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Strathfield and Strathfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Martha's Catholic Primary School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's College, Strathfield has 12.3.
How do St Martha's Catholic Primary School and St Patrick's College, Strathfield rank in NSW?
St Martha's Catholic Primary School is 160th of 1,619 and St Patrick's College, Strathfield is 90th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.