St Mary MacKillop Primary School vs York Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 881 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary MacKillop Primary School
South Penrith · Catholic primary · K-6
398 students · ICSEA 1040
York Public School
South Penrith · Government primary · K-6
515 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | St Mary MacKillop Primary School South Penrith NSW | York Public School South Penrith NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #647 of 1,619 | #1136 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1979 of 4,908 | #3554 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 398 | 515 |
| Girls / boys | 213 / 185 | 243 / 272 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 95 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.5 | 37.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 11.0 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 13% |
| Suburb | South Penrith 2750 | South Penrith 2750 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mackilloppenrith.catholic.edu.au | york-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary MacKillop Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.4 vs 38.3).
- •St Mary MacKillop Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •York Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.5).
- •York Public School is the larger school with 515 students compared with 398.
- •St Mary MacKillop Primary School is a catholic school while York 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 Mary MacKillop Primary School better than York Public School?
On the Success Index, St Mary MacKillop Primary School ranks higher (59.4 vs 38.3 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 Mary MacKillop Primary School and York Public School?
About 881 m in a straight line, between South Penrith and South Penrith in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary MacKillop Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and York Public School has 13.9.
How do St Mary MacKillop Primary School and York Public School rank in NSW?
St Mary MacKillop Primary School is 647th of 1,619 and York Public School is 1136th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.